Software Engineer salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

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

Median base salary

Government data

$186,640

Median $186,640
Low $128,090High $273,400

Based on 69,030 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$128,090
25th percentile
$163,500
75th percentile
$219,670
90th percentile
$273,400

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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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