Salary Data

Engineering Manager 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)$225,113

Median$267,030

P75 (High)$318,263

+5.8% YoY for Engineering Manager+3.2% YoY in San Francisco

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$201,825

$170,775$240,638

Mid Level3-6 years

$267,030

$225,113$318,263

Senior Level7+ years

$349,313

$294,975$426,938

The median Engineering Manager in San Francisco earns $267,030 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $170,775 (entry-level, P25) to $426,938 (senior-level, P75).
San Francisco has a 1.35x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 35% above the national baseline.
Engineering Manager compensation is trending up at 5.8% year-over-year.

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