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Head of Strategy & Operations Salary in San Francisco

Head of Strategy & Operations Salary in San Francisco

Head of Strategy & Operationss in San Francisco earn $150K–$205K. Median: $185K. Based on 24 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $150K–$205K salary range

Median: $185K  ·  Based on 24 public job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026


This Head of Strategy & Operations 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

Head of Strategy & Operations pay in San Francisco vs. national

  • San Francisco: $185K median
  • National: $200K median

San Francisco Head of Strategy & Operations pay runs 7% below the national median.

Operations salaries in San Francisco by seniority

What does a Head of Strategy & Operations in San Francisco do?

Head of Strategy & Operationss are operators who keep the company running and scaling. 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 Head of Strategy & Operations salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $185K, with a typical range of $150K–$205K, based on 24 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Head of Strategy & Operations salary?
The national median is $200K; 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 24 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 10, 2026.

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