Salary Breakdown for San Francisco
The median individual income in San Francisco is $68,883 per year, which works out to approximately $5,740/month or $33.12/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $126,187.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
San Francisco's cost of living index is 245 (national average = 100). The median salary of $68,883 in San Francisco has the purchasing power of approximately $28,116 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in San Francisco means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in San Francisco
- Salesforce
- UCSF
- Wells Fargo
Major Industries in San Francisco
- Technology
- Finance
- Biotech
How San Francisco Compares to California
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Cost of Living in San Francisco
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in San Francisco page.
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