SEO salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 4, 2026
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SEO pay in San Francisco is measured from 10 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 5 postings put the middle half between $97,500 and $150,000, with a median of $140,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: mid-level around $140,000, senior around $159,000.
Against the 8 other measured markets for seo at mid-level, this sits highest; Boston leads at $113,000.
Every range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
7 seo roles are open in San Francisco right now, 7 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $97,500 – $150,000 | $140,000 | 5 |
| Senior | $159,000 – $189,000 | $159,000 | 5 |
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.