Applications Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA.
Updated on: Jan 21, 2026
How much does a Applications Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?
The average Applications Engineer in San Francisco, CA makes $160,425,
72% above the national average Applications Engineer salary of $93,302.
This pay is 38% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Oklahoma City, OK, and New Orleans, LA.
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