Data Engineer salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Data Engineer make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$175,860

Median $175,860
Low $133,050High $237,930

Based on 1,600 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$133,050
25th percentile
$163,160
75th percentile
$212,170
90th percentile
$237,930

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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