Web Developer salary in San Francisco, CA
Median pay, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland)
$152,450/year
about $73.29 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $115,170 – $179,950
Half of web developers in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area earn more than $152,450 a year and half earn less. That's 65% higher than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #2 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $80,190 | $38.55 |
| 25th | $115,170 | $55.37 |
| Median (50th) | $152,450 | $73.29 |
| 75th | $179,950 | $86.51 |
| 90th (top earners) | $216,060 | $103.88 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a web developer job in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $115,170 ($55.37/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $115,170 to $179,950 ($55.37 to $86.51/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $179,950 ($86.51/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Freelance and agency roles often pay per project, so convert any offer to an hourly or yearly figure before comparing.
- Front-end, back-end and full-stack roles can be paid quite differently. Check which one the duties really describe.
- A portfolio of live sites often matters more than a degree, and can justify a higher ask.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.