--- title: Jobs in San Francisco, CA — Tech, Finance & Salary description: Browse jobs in San Francisco, California — global hub for technology, finance, and startups. See top employers, salary benchmarks, and industries hiring now. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco date: 2026-09-28T19:12:03Z og_description: San Francisco is California's premier tech and finance hub. Explore top employers, compare salaries, and browse open roles in the Bay Area. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/t5o83f.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: California url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california --- # Jobs in San Francisco, CA — Tech, Finance & Salary **State:** [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 24,722 **Hiring momentum:** -2.0% — 5,157 new postings in the last 28 days vs 5,264 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 36,859 - Median salary: $175K - Salary range (P25–P75): $120K – $222K - Remote share: 9.8% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 36,859 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in San Francisco, CA runs 150% above the United States median ($175K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in San Francisco, CA: Software Development (22% of all postings), followed by Technology, Information and Internet and Diversified Financial Services. - New postings for San Francisco, CA held steady in the last 28 days (5157 vs 5264 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in San Francisco, CA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Development | 8239 | $196K | | Technology, Information & Internet | 3930 | $185K | | Financial Services | 2018 | $169K | | Research Services | 1561 | $303K | | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 1332 | $187K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 1193 | $147K | | Higher Education | 1099 | $139K | | Biotechnology Research | 848 | $184K | | Transportation & Logistics | 796 | $185K | | Retail | 781 | $71K | ## Top roles hiring in San Francisco, CA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Developer / Engineer | 2813 | $206K | | Product Manager | 1340 | $213K | | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 1297 | $220K | | Account Executive | 945 | $170K | | Account Manager | 505 | $152K | | Product Designer | 501 | $195K | | Marketing Manager | 443 | $176K | | Product Marketing Manager | 438 | $191K | | Partnerships Manager | 427 | $198K | | Engineering Manager | 424 | $250K | ## Top hiring companies in San Francisco, CA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Google Jobs & Careers — Search, Cloud & AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1030 | | [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 672 | | [DoorDash Jobs & Careers — Food Delivery & Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/doordash?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 563 | | [Waymo Jobs & Careers — Autonomous Driving Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/waymo?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 397 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 1991 employers filed 9343 petitions; 13% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in San Francisco, CA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Salesforce | 796 | $200K | | Amazon | 1215 | $165K | | University of California, San Francisco | 275 | $92K | | Google | 645 | $163K | | EY | 197 | $155K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA — Tech & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco-bay-area?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.6 mi | 73 | — | | [Jobs in Oakland, CA — Healthcare, Tech & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/oakland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.4 mi | 3155 | $104K | | [Jobs in Alameda, CA — Top Employers & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/alameda?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.7 mi | 918 | $144K | [All H1B sponsors in San Francisco, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/san-francisco-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in San Francisco? Technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services lead San Francisco's job market. The city is home to some of the world's largest technology companies and a dense ecosystem of startups, financial services firms, and research institutions. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in San Francisco, CA? San Francisco consistently ranks among the highest-paying US job markets. Technology and finance roles command especially high compensation relative to national benchmarks. The salary section on this page shows current median figures by role. ### Which companies hire most in San Francisco? Top employers include major technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and high-growth startups. The top hiring companies table on this page lists the employers with the most current active job postings in the city. ### Is remote work common for San Francisco, CA jobs? Remote and hybrid roles remain common in San Francisco's technology and finance sectors, though many employers have returned to requiring regular in-office days. Healthcare, retail, and hospitality roles are on-site. ### How can I expand my job search beyond San Francisco? The nearby cities table links to Oakland, Palo Alto, San Jose, and other Bay Area cities. The California jobs page covers all major California markets for a broader search. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)