How much does a Software Developer make in San Francisco, CA?

Updated Sep 28, 2023

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$127,291 / yrTotal Pay
$117,305 / yrBase Pay
$9,986 / yrAdditional Pay

$127,291

 / yr
$85K$192K
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The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is $127,291 per year in the San Francisco, CA area, with an average salary of $117,305 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $9,986 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

$127,291 /yr
Software Developer
$187,492 /yr
Senior Software Developer
$192,025 /yr
Software Developer IV
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Job TitleSalary
Software Developer$127,291 /yr
Senior Software Developer$187,492 /yr
Software Developer IV$192,025 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

Some related job titles are Entry Level Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $132,011, Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $123,157, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $114,605, Software Developer Fresher Salaries with median pay of $123,573.

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA. Employers include Meta, Google and Apple.

1
Meta
Meta
$259,272/yr
2K open jobs
2
Google
$233,333/yr
3
Apple
$207,224/yr
4
Uber
$202,023/yr
7
Adobe
$195,426/yr
10
Amazon
$190,073/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

1Meta$259,272
2Google$233,333
3Apple$207,224
4Uber$202,023
5Microsoft$201,879
6Cisco Systems$198,362
7Adobe$195,426
8Autodesk$194,530
9Salesforce$190,872
10Amazon$190,073
Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

$127,291 /yr
Software Developer
$187,492 /yr
Senior Software Developer
$192,025 /yr
Software Developer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Developer?

Job TitleSalary
Software Developer$127,291 /yr
Senior Software Developer$187,492 /yr
Software Developer IV$192,025 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Software Developer at different companies in San Francisco, CA?

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Google
4.4
Software EngineerSee 1,688 salaries from this location

$244,874

 / yr
Uber
3.9
Software EngineerSee 1,518 salaries from this location

$224,008

 / yr
Salesforce
4.1
Software EngineerSee 926 salaries from this location

$191,928

 / yr
Cisco Systems
4.4
Software EngineerSee 763 salaries from this location

$204,965

 / yr
Meta
3.9
Software EngineerSee 715 salaries from this location

$273,968

 / yr
Pinterest
3.8
Software EngineerSee 645 salaries from this location

$206,976

 / yr
Yelp
3.5
Software EngineerSee 640 salaries from this location

$184,254

 / yr

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Airbnb
4.4
Software EngineerSee 580 salaries from this location

$235,506

 / yr
Twitter
3.2
Software EngineerSee 559 salaries from this location

$235,979

 / yr
Uatc
4
Software EngineerSee 477 salaries from this location

$142,888

 / yr
Lyft
3.6
Software EngineerSee 395 salaries from this location

$215,111

 / yr
Splunk
4
Software EngineerSee 384 salaries from this location

$200,405

 / yr
Dropbox
4.5
Software EngineerSee 384 salaries from this location

$225,574

 / yr
Block
4.2
Software EngineerSee 359 salaries from this location

$204,246

 / yr
DoorDash
3.7
Software EngineerSee 345 salaries from this location

$203,832

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Software EngineerSee 306 salaries from this location

$220,919

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Software EngineerSee 239 salaries from this location

$225,042

 / yr
LinkedIn
4.2
Software EngineerSee 223 salaries from this location

$229,243

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Software EngineerSee 221 salaries from this location

$208,515

 / yr
Quantcast
3.3
Software EngineerSee 175 salaries from this location

$210,346

 / yr
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Software Developer in San Francisco, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Google Software Engineer salaries - 1,688 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$244,874/yr
Uber Software Engineer salaries - 1,518 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$224,008/yr
Salesforce Software Engineer salaries - 926 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$191,928/yr
Cisco Systems Software Engineer salaries - 763 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$204,965/yr
Meta Software Engineer salaries - 715 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$273,968/yr
Pinterest Software Engineer salaries - 645 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$206,976/yr
Yelp Software Engineer salaries - 640 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$184,254/yr
Airbnb Software Engineer salaries - 580 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$235,506/yr
Twitter Software Engineer salaries - 559 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$235,979/yr
Uatc Software Engineer salaries - 477 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$142,888/yr
Lyft Software Engineer salaries - 395 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$215,111/yr
Splunk Software Engineer salaries - 384 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$200,405/yr
Dropbox Software Engineer salaries - 384 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$225,574/yr
Block Software Engineer salaries - 359 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$204,246/yr
DoorDash Software Engineer salaries - 345 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$203,832/yr
Amazon Software Engineer salaries - 306 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$220,919/yr
Apple Software Engineer salaries - 239 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$225,042/yr
LinkedIn Software Engineer salaries - 223 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$229,243/yr
Microsoft Software Engineer salaries - 221 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$208,515/yr
Quantcast Software Engineer salaries - 175 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$210,346/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA are Real Estate with a median total pay of $164,087, Information Technology with a median total pay of $150,260, Financial Services with a median total pay of $140,575, Insurance with a median total pay of $138,968, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $126,197.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$164,087

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$150,260

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$140,575

    0% Lower than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$138,968

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$126,197

    12% Lower than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Software Developer is Redfin.

RedfinRedfin$164,087/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

How does the Software developer salary in San Francisco, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Software developer in US is $97,763 per year based on 104,230 salary contributions, which is 20.81% less than the salary for a Software developer in San Francisco, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Software developer gets the highest compensation are Oracle Corporation, Intuit Inc. and Macquarie Group Limited. Bigger companies typically pay 42.53% more than smaller companies for a Software developer.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$160,000

/yr

$140K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Computer Programmer

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$220,000

/yr

$190K | $30K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 4-6 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 7-9 years

$170,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 15+ years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Software Developer

San Francisco, CA

 | 7-9 years

$250,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago

Software Developer pay FAQ in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Software Developer is $127,291 per year in San Francisco, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 137279 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in San Francisco, CA.

The highest salary for a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA is $158,133 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in San Francisco, CA is $102,947 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Developer.

Software developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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In anonymous ratings left on Glassdoor, 71% of software developers say they're satisfied with how much they get paid. You could potentially earn an average of $9,986.06 through stock options and profit sharing if you work for a start-up as a software developer.

During your career as a software developer, you can earn average compensation ranging from $85,101.18 to $191,778.74. In general, jobs working for software publishers tend to pay above the average salary of $117,305.14 for developers. Once you have a few years of experience, you can likely qualify for a higher-paying position as a senior software developer.

Specialty certifications increase your software developer salary by expanding your expertise to new programming languages and skills. Consider boosting your salary with classes in project management, Scrum, Azure, Amazon Web Services, cloud services, Red Hat, Salesforce, or any of countless other areas. You can earn a master's degree in software development to improve your chances of moving into a management role in this field, which also increases the available salary. If you're interested in conducting research or teaching within the realm of software development, consider investing in a Ph.D. in software development.

To successfully negotiate a substantial salary for a software developer job, you'll need to know how much professionals in your region earn in similar roles. You should also show off your relevant skills and indicate how they can drive value for the client. Keep on top of the most profitable programming languages, since you'll have more leverage in the negotiations if you have in-demand expertise that most candidates lack. Emphasize your knowledge of various coding languages, such as Python, Java, Golang, and Ruby. In addition to direct tech skills, demonstrate your ability to manage projects successfully and maintain a high level of quality control.

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