Physician Salary in San Francisco, CA

The average Physician in San Francisco, CA earns $388,600 per year, with most salaries falling between $307,400 and $494,450. That's 45% above the national average of $268,000 for this role.

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Physician pay by experience in San Francisco, CA

Experience	Average	Typical range
Entry-level	$288,550	$223,300 – $359,600
Mid-level	$388,600	$307,400 – $494,450
Senior	$508,950	$403,100 – $643,800
Staff / Lead	$642,350	$511,850 – $820,700
Executive	$833,750	$648,150 – $1,123,750

Salary percentiles (mid-level)

$345,10025th percentile

$388,600Median

$452,40075th percentile

Figures are modeled market estimates for San Francisco, CA based on Earnable's salary dataset, updated 2026. Your actual pay depends on company, skills, and negotiation — look up your exact number.

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