Web Developers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $157,490 +73.2% vs national
Median hourly $75.72
10th percentile $75,820
90th percentile $223,270
Employed locally 2,730
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,820
    25th
    $99,900
    50th (median)
    $157,490
    75th
    $174,700
    90th
    $223,270

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 118% Median Web Developers salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    District of Columbia $121,000

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,820

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in San Francisco, CA is $75.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.87 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in San Francisco, CA is 73.2% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $75,820 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,900.