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Director of Finance Salary in San Francisco

Director of Finance Salary in San Francisco

Director of Finances in San Francisco earn $158K–$185K. Median: $160K. Based on 17 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $158K–$185K salary range

Median: $160K  ·  Based on 17 public San Francisco job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This Director of Finance salary benchmark for San Francisco is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Director of Finance pay in San Francisco vs. national

  • San Francisco: $160K median
  • National: $132K median

San Francisco Director of Finance pay runs 21% above the national median.

Finance salaries in San Francisco by seniority

  • Financial Analyst: $160K
  • Director of Finance: $160K
  • Finance Manager: $180K
  • FP&A Manager: $190K
  • Senior Financial Analyst: $215K
  • Finance Lead: $240K
  • VP Finance / CFO: $255K

What does a Director of Finance in San Francisco do?

Director of Finances are professionals working in Finance. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Director of Finance salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $160K, with a typical range of $158K–$185K, based on 17 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Director of Finance salary?
The national median is $132K; 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.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 17 public job postings located in San Francisco (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 San Francisco postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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