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Senior Hardware Engineers in San Francisco earn $175K–$214K. Median: $180K. Based on 22 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $180K · Based on 22 public San Francisco job postings · Updated June 9, 2026
This Senior Hardware 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.
San Francisco Senior Hardware Engineer pay runs 9% below the national median.
Senior Hardware Engineers are product leaders who decide what gets built and why, across engineering, design, and go-to-market. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Senior Hardware Engineer salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $180K, with a typical range of $175K–$214K, based on 22 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does San Francisco compare to the national Senior Hardware Engineer salary?
The national median is $197K; 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.
USD base salary aggregated from 22 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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