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Senior Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA (2026)

Silicon Valley core maintains highest base floor.

Median Salary: $209,958

Range: $168K – $335K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +6.5% · Source: Built In; Levels.fyi (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$236,740

Experience Level

Staff levels reach $366k base in Tier 1; national floor at $160k for seniors.

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