Engineering Leadership salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 24, 2026
Engineering Leadership pay in San Francisco is measured from 279 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 145 postings put the middle half between $222,950 and $280,500, with a median of $246,000.
By level here, the medians run mid-level $262,500, senior $246,000 and lead $305,000.
Against the 46 other measured markets for engineering leadership at senior, this sits below 5 of them; Foster City leads at $298,500.
4 engineering leadership roles are open in San Francisco right now, 4 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $231,500 – $304,000 | $262,500 | 81 |
| Senior | $222,950 – $280,500 | $246,000 | 145 |
| Lead | $260,000 – $333,000 | $305,000 | 53 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open engineering leadership roles in San Francisco · 4 with stated pay
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