How much does a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager in San Francisco, CA is $142,157. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $126,440 to $167,932, with most professionals earning between $112,131 and $191,398.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salary $112,131 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salary $126,440 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salary $142,157 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salary $167,932 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager Salary $191,398 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25% $126,440 10% $112,131 90% $191,398 75% $167,932 $142,157 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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