San Francisco, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
48
Avg Salary Range
$124K - $174K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
33%
H-1B Sponsors
18%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare San Francisco, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 118.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Target has 0% State TaxCompare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$140,000
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
$117,534
BEA Price Parity: 99.4
0% State Income Tax
An offer of $140,000 in San Francisco equates to $117,534 in Austin due to lower regional prices. Earning your current pay in Austin delivers a +19% purchasing power boost.
Austin, TX has 0% state income tax on earned wages, giving you an immediate tax advantage over CA.
Top Roles in San Francisco
- Senior Incident Operations Manager1
- Program Design Curriculum & Content Coordinator1
- Project Manager – K-12 / Public Works Construction1
- Research and Development Project Manager1
- Project Manager/Foreman1
- Office, Events & Executive Operations Manager1
- Recruitment Ops Manager, Recent Grad1
- Manager - Station Operations Center1
- BEVERAGE CATERING SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER1
- Content Review Operations Manager [AQ-21459]1
Top Hiring Companies
Aquent
2 listings
OpenAI
2 listings
Chime
1 listing
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
1 listing
Diamond Peak Recruiting
1 listing
Mommy's Bliss
1 listing
Green Water & Power, LLC
1 listing
Hellyeah AI
1 listing
micro1
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 202 scored listings in San Francisco.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
66%
Ambitious
(133 jobs)
25%
Overloaded
(50 jobs)
9%
Unrealistic
(19 jobs)
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Browse San Francisco JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in San Francisco?
There are 48 active job listings in San Francisco, CA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 9,988.
What is the average salary in San Francisco?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in San Francisco is $124K to $174K. Median salary sits at $138K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of San Francisco jobs are remote?
0% of active San Francisco listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in San Francisco?
The average ghost probability across scored San Francisco listings is 33%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in San Francisco?
The most active employers in San Francisco include Aquent, OpenAI, Chime, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro, Diamond Peak Recruiting. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.