Research Engineer salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 22, 2026
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Research Engineer pay in San Francisco is measured from 39 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 30 postings put the middle half between $221,250 and $296,375, with a median of $260,000.
1 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
96 research engineer roles are open in San Francisco right now, 70 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $221,250 – $296,375 | $260,000 | 30 |
| Senior | $207,500 – $300,000 | $275,000 | 9hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open research engineer roles in San Francisco · 70 with stated pay
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