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Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +12% (High Demand)
$154,560
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $74.31/hr
📊 80% Range: $110,400 – $220,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $110,400
25th % Junior $132,480
50th % Median $154,560
75th % Senior $187,680
90th % Top 10% $220,800
Base Annual Salary $154,560
Target Annual Bonus $18,547
Annual Stock / Equity $34,003
Total Compensation (TC) $207,110
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Verified Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Openings in San Francisco, CA

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$41,000 – $50,999 per year
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$110,400
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$154,560
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$187,680
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$220,800

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$154,560

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$152,320

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$150,080

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$143,360

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$143,360

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$143,360

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$140,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$140,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Business Intelligence (BI) Developer leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+12% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in San Francisco, CA is $154,560, with entry-level professionals earning around $110,400 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $220,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $74.31 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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