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GitHub Technical Writer Salaries in San Francisco

The average GitHub Technical Writer in San Francisco earns an estimated $95,896 annually. GitHub's Technical Writer compensation is $10,749 more than the US average for a Technical Writer.

In San Francisco, The Product Department at GitHub earns $15,321 more on average than the Engineering Department.

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Average Compensation

$95,896: avg. base

Technical Writer Salaries at GitHub

In San Francisco, Technical Writers earn $289 more than Jr Product Managers, and $48,573 less than Product Managers.

Director of Product

$218k*

Group Product Manager

$199k*

Senior Product Manager

$176k*

Product Manager

$144k*

Jr Product Manager

$96k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at GitHub by Department

In San Francisco, The Product Department averages $15,321 more than the Engineering Department, and $25,042 less than the Enterprise Risk Department

Enterprise Risk

$179,424 Avg. total comp.

+$25k

Product

$154,382 Avg. total comp.

Engineering

$139,061 Avg. total comp.

-$15k

Technical Writer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Technical Writer at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $87,529, while the average male Technical Writer at similar sized companies reported making $102,500.

Technical Writer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Technical Writer at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $100,000, while the average Hispanic or Latino Technical Writer at similar sized companies reported making $75,000.

How Technical Writers at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Technical Writers at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of Technical Writers at GitHub say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (93%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at GitHub

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

81% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

93% Yes

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