What is the salary of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area?

The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area is $260,800 .

What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area?

While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, the average total compensation is $260,800 .

What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area?

The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area is OpenAI with an average total compensation of $875,000 .

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San Francisco Bay Area, US

Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco Bay Area, US

$260,800

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$196K

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$360K

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$476K

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The average Software Engineer salary range in San Francisco Bay Area, CA is from $196,125 to $360,000. View Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base pay, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 5/24/2025

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What is the salary of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US?
The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US is $260,800.
What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US?
While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US, the average total compensation is $260,800.
What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US?
The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in San Francisco Bay Area, US is OpenAI with an average total compensation of $875,000.
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