Salary Data

Designer Salary
in San Francisco

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for San Francisco cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$121,095

Median$147,488

P75 (High)$183,195

+3.4% YoY for Designer+3.2% YoY in San Francisco

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$100,913

$80,730$121,095

Mid Level3-6 years

$147,488

$121,095$183,195

Senior Level7+ years

$220,455

$183,195$271,688

The median Designer in San Francisco earns $147,488 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $80,730 (entry-level, P25) to $271,688 (senior-level, P75).
San Francisco has a 1.35x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 35% above the national baseline.
Designer compensation is trending up at 3.4% year-over-year.

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