What is the median salary for Phd in San Francisco?

The median salary for Phd in San Francisco is USD 170,000 - USD 238,600 per year.

How does the Phd salary in San Francisco compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Phd in United States is USD 13,000 - USD 17,733, while in San Francisco it is USD 180,233 - USD 272,867.

Phd Salary in United States

Phd Salary in San Francisco

Based on 272 job listings - San Francisco, United States 2026

Average salary

$180,233 - $272,867

Median salary

$170,000 - $238,600

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$121K

25th percentile$133K

Median$170K

75th percentile$230K

90th percentile$250K

50% of professionals earn between $133,025 - $230,000 USD

The median salary is $170,000

Compare with national average

San Francisco

Average salary

180,233 - 272,867

Median salary

170,000 - 238,600

272 job openings

United States

Average salary

13,000 - 17,733

Median salary

13,000 - 17,733

26,197 job openings

Other cities

San Jose577 job openings

New York312 job openings

Los Angeles310 job openings

San Diego218 job openings

Seattle213 job openings

Laurel184 job openings

Chicago128 job openings

San Mateo113 job openings

Boston110 job openings

Portland101 job openings

Springfield100 job openings

Fremont77 job openings

Anaheim67 job openings

Santa Clara66 job openings

Irvine61 job openings

Columbia60 job openings

Long Beach54 job openings

Town Of Norway54 job openings

Alameda53 job openings

Riverside52 job openings

Menlo Park50 job openings

Atlanta49 job openings

Bellevue46 job openings

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The average salary for a Phd in San Francisco, United States is USD 180,233 - USD 272,867 per year in 2026, based on 272 job listings.

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