Median salary
$124,177
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$67.6k – $171.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
81.1%
5,035 of 6,211 roles
Live roles
6,211
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Account Director
Vice President, Commercial Banker- ABL/Tech
GMP Custom Program Manager
Digital Design Engineer
Territory Account Manager
Territory Account Manager
Staff Psychiatrist (MD or DO) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | California
Of Counsel - Litigation (Product Liability)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Accenture
|
$194,100 | 492 |
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 335 |
PwC
|
$165,500 | 173 |
| SH Sharp HealthCare | $52,805 | 147 |
| AB Axos Bank | $80,750 | 144 |
Neurocrine Biosciences
|
$187,050 | 122 |
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$113,650 | 111 |
Family Health Centers of San Diego
|
$69,618 | 109 |
Highest-paying roles in San Diego
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Manager | $170,000 | 33 |
| Product Manager | $159,813 | 32 |
| Software Engineer | $152,488 | 104 |
| Data Scientist | $150,634 | 21 |
| DevOps | $143,950 | 15 |
| Project Manager | $137,788 | 54 |
| Data Analyst | $121,000 | 9 |
| Financial Analyst | $116,350 | 10 |
| Accountant | $95,000 | 15 |
| Nurse | $91,493 | 82 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $134,300 | 4,294 |
| Part-time | $22.00/hr | 563 |
| Contract | $21.49/hr | 87 |
| Internship | $24.25/hr | 91 |
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How much do roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for roles in San Diego is $124,177 per year. Most pay falls between $67,600 (25th percentile) and $171,145 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $44,668 to $219,950.
These figures are computed live from 6,211 active roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 5,035 (81.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in San Diego include Tevora, Western Alliance Bank, Revvity and Syntiant.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in San Diego?
- The median is $124,177 per year, with most pay between $67,600 and $171,145 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5,035 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $44,668 to $219,950 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $124,177. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.