Computer Programmer Salary in San Francisco, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$135,030
Hourly Rate
$64.92
/hour
Jobs in Area
323
employed
Computer Programmer Salary Range in San Francisco, CA
Annual Salary Range
$86k
10th percentile
$111k
25th
$158k
75th
$203k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $85,801 | $41.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $111,165 | $53.44 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $135,030 | $64.92 |
| 75th Percentile | $158,152 | $76.03 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $202,738 | $97.47 |
| Average (Mean) | $143,886 | $69.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Computer Programmer salary in San Francisco, CA is $135,030 per year or $64.92 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How San Francisco, CA Compares
vs National Average
$98,670
vs California Average
$103,829
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$79,758
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.
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