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Director of Finances in San Francisco earn $123K–$186K. Median: $160K. Based on 24 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $160K · Based on 24 public job postings · Updated August 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.
San Francisco Director of Finance pay runs 61% above the national median.
Director of Finances are finance and accounting professionals who own planning, reporting, and controls. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Director of Finance salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $160K, with a typical range of $123K–$186K, based on 24 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 $99K; 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 24 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 August 9, 2026.
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