How much does a model make in San Francisco?
$48,570a year
Median yearly pay for models in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.35
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 12
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $48,570Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| Median | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| 75th | $74,940 | $36.03 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for models.
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,800 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $151,600 |
| Sales Representative | $130,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $105,100 |
| Security | $102,300 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $96,960 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $95,640 |
| Sales Representative | $93,100 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $84,390 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $70,990 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $60,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a model make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.35 ($48,570 a year).
Do models make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $48,570 against $48,470 nationally, 0% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $57,400, so San Francisco pays 15% less.
Where does San Francisco rank for model pay?
8 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a model make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.