Median salary
$97,650
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$50.3k – $156k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
66.4%
991 of 1,493 roles
Live roles
1,493
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Cheer Home Care
|
$44,720 | 149 |
Saalex
|
$115,000 | 42 |
NoGigiddy
|
$43,680 | 36 |
Hightechhigh
|
$56,774 | 30 |
PlayStation Global
|
$206,700 | 25 |
| VT Voyager Technologies, Inc. | $157,500 | 21 |
Pacific Health Group
|
$67,600 | 15 |
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
$214,725 | 14 |
Highest-paying roles in San Diego
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $174,000 | 26 |
| Software Engineer | $165,000 | 91 |
| DevOps | $157,500 | 7 |
| Recruiter | $134,030 | 114 |
| Project Manager | $128,692 | 79 |
| Customer Success | $122,215 | 149 |
| Product Manager | $115,000 | 95 |
| Financial Analyst | $106,000 | 15 |
| Marketing Manager | $104,000 | 57 |
| Accountant | $102,500 | 3 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $115,000 | 793 |
| Part-time | $44,720 | 98 |
| Contract | $90,053 | 94 |
| Internship | $26.25/hr | 3 |
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How much do roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for roles in San Diego is $97,650 per year. Most pay falls between $50,300 (25th percentile) and $156,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $44,720 to $207,500.
These figures are computed live from 1,493 active roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 991 (66.4%) 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 Syntiant, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, EquipmentShare and Legion Health.
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 $97,650 per year, with most pay between $50,300 and $156,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 991 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $44,720 to $207,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $97,650. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.