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Engineering manager salary in San Francisco, CA, 2026

How much does an Engineering Manager make in San Francisco, CA?

Average base salary

$244,860
61%
above national average
Average $244,860
Low $177,169
High $338,413

The average salary for a engineering manager is $244,860 per year in San Francisco, CA. 261 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Engineering Manager job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Engineering Manager, System Ev...
Wing
San Francisco, CA
$155,000 - $165,000 a year
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Engineering Manager in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
StubHub
 
$350,000per year
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Clipboard
 
$350,000per year
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Mochi Health
 
$332,647per year
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MERCOR
 
$325,000per year
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Grammarly
 
$309,357per year
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HARVEY
 
$296,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineering Managers near San Francisco, CA

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $281,664 per year
  2. Cupertino, CA
    $264,941 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $244,860 per year
  4. Menlo Park, CA
    $244,301 per year
  5. Palo Alto, CA
    $242,090 per year

Where can an Engineering Manager earn more?

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Senior Engineering Manager

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Average $239,105 per year