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VP Data Salary in San Francisco

VP Data Salary in San Francisco

VP Datas in San Francisco earn $219K–$275K. Median: $250K. Based on 15 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $219K–$275K salary range

Median: $250K  ·  Based on 15 public San Francisco job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This VP Data 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

VP Data pay in San Francisco vs. national

  • San Francisco: $250K median
  • National: $250K median

San Francisco VP Data pay runs in line with the national median.

Data salaries in San Francisco by seniority

  • Senior Data Engineer: $240K
  • VP Data: $250K
  • Staff Data Engineer: $260K
  • Data Engineer: $265K

What does a VP Data in San Francisco do?

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

Common questions

What is the average VP Data salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $250K, with a typical range of $219K–$275K, based on 15 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national VP Data salary?
The national median is $250K; 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 15 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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