Senior Data Engineer Salary in San Francisco

💰 $200K–$295K salary range

Median: $227K  ·  Based on 52 public job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Senior Data Engineer 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

Senior Data Engineer pay in San Francisco vs. national

• San Francisco: $227K median
• National: $177K median

San Francisco Senior Data Engineer pay runs 28% above the national median.

Data salaries in San Francisco by seniority

• Data Engineer: $199K
• Staff Data Engineer: $210K
• VP Data: $223K
• Senior Data Engineer: $227K
• Platform Engineer: $240K

What does a Senior Data Engineer in San Francisco do?

Senior Data Engineers are data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior Data Engineer salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $227K, with a typical range of $200K–$295K, based on 52 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Senior Data Engineer salary?
The national median is $177K; 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 52 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 28, 2026.

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