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How much does a director make in San Francisco?

$75,420a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,285 a month.

Hourly
$36.26
Vs. national median
+45%
Rank among cities
6 of 85
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,100Median: $75,420Highest 10%: $170,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,100$19.28
25th$52,100$25.05
Median$75,420$36.26
75th$118,700$57.07
90th$170,300$81.85

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for directors.

San Diego, CA$63,450
Los Angeles, CA$62,390
Fresno, CA$59,720
San Jose, CA$59,010
Sacramento, CA$58,610
Oxnard, CA$49,490
Stockton, CA$48,800
Riverside, CA$45,950
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Health Education Specialist$99,260
Educational$94,600
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$87,550
Religious Worker$86,330
Social Worker$78,480
Marriage and Family Therapist$77,210
Clergy$74,580
Community Health Worker$72,710
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in San Francisco?

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $36.26 ($75,420 a year).

Do directors make more in San Francisco than the national average?

Yes: $75,420 against $52,100 nationally, 45% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,570, so San Francisco pays 22% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for director pay?

6 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in San Francisco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,300 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.