Startup Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

Startup Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Startup Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $95,359. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,008 to a high of $112,513, with most professionals earning between $85,754 and $104,338.

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Startup Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $77,008 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $85,754 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $95,359 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $104,338 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $112,513 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25% $85,754 10% $77,008 90% $112,513 75% $104,338 $95,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Startup Software Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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95359

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104338
95359
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Startup Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Startup Software Engineer ranges from $85,754 to $104,338 with the average base salary of $95,359. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,754 to $104,338 with the average total cash compensation of $95,359.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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