SEO salary in San Francisco

Employer-stated pay · updated Sep 23, 2026

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SEO pay in San Francisco is measured from 12 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 7 postings put the middle half between $111,250 and $157,500, with a median of $140,000.

Pay moves with seniority here: mid-level around $140,000, senior around $159,000.

Against the 7 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.

9 seo roles are open in San Francisco right now, 8 listing pay.

Level	Market range	Median	Sample
Mid	$111,250 – $157,500	$140,000	7hint
Senior	$159,000 – $189,000	$159,000	5hint

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.