Marketing Manager Salary in San Francisco

💰 $148K–$200K salary range

Median: $173K  ·  Based on 297 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This Marketing Manager 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

Marketing Manager pay in San Francisco vs. national

• San Francisco: $173K median
• National: $130K median

San Francisco Marketing Manager pay runs 33% above the national median.

Marketing salaries in San Francisco by seniority

• Marketing Coordinator: $111K
• Growth / Marketing Manager: $170K
• Marketing Manager: $173K
• Senior Growth Manager: $175K
• Head of Growth: $191K
• Marketing Lead: $195K
• VP Marketing: $225K

What does a Marketing Manager in San Francisco do?

Marketing Managers are marketers who drive demand, brand, and growth. This benchmark reflects Manager-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Marketing Manager salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $173K, with a typical range of $148K–$200K, based on 297 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Marketing Manager salary?
The national median is $130K; 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

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 297 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 July 1, 2026.

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