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Account Executives in San Francisco earn $120K–$250K. Median: $185K. Based on 773 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $290K · Based on 60 public job postings · Updated April 2026
San Francisco salary data for Account Executive roles at high-growth companies.
San Francisco Account Executive pay runs 32% above the national median.
Account Executives are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Account Executive salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $185K, with a typical range of $120K–$250K, based on 773 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does San Francisco compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $140K; San Francisco is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 San Francisco postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 773 public job postings located in San Francisco (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 San Francisco postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 25, 2026.
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