Technical Recruiter Salary in San Francisco

💰 $121K–$175K salary range

Median: $150K  ·  Based on 262 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This Technical Recruiter 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

Technical Recruiter pay in San Francisco vs. national

• San Francisco: $150K median
• National: $115K median

San Francisco Technical Recruiter pay runs 31% above the national median.

People salaries in San Francisco by seniority

• Technical Recruiter: $150K
• Senior Technical Recruiter: $163K
• Recruiting Manager: $163K
• Talent Lead: $200K
• VP People / Head of HR: $215K

What does a Technical Recruiter in San Francisco do?

Technical Recruiters are HR, recruiting, and people operations professionals who hire and grow teams. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Technical Recruiter salary in San Francisco?
The median pay is $150K, with a typical range of $121K–$175K, based on 262 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Technical Recruiter salary?
The national median is $115K; 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 262 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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