Engineering Manager salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 22, 2026
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Engineering Manager pay in San Francisco is measured from 89 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 72 postings put the middle half between $238,250 and $304,250, with a median of $265,000.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level $265,000 and senior $274,500. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 4% more.
Against the 13 other measured markets for engineering manager at mid-level, this sits highest; San Mateo leads at $257,500.
100 engineering manager roles are open in San Francisco right now, 100 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $238,250 – $304,250 | $265,000 | 72 |
| Senior | $232,500 – $292,500 | $274,500 | 17 |
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.
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