Training Specialist Salary in San Francisco, CA
Updated
The median training specialist in the San Francisco area earns $95,050 a year ($45.70 an hour), 37% above the U.S. median ($69,280) and 25% above the California median ($75,790). Half of the 6,310 training specialists there earn between $65,390 and $127,720.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,320 | $43,320 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $65,390 | $51,360 | $50,110 |
| Median | $95,050 | $75,790 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $127,720 | $105,440 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $162,220 | $134,270 | $123,250 |
| Average | $100,800 | $84,110 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 6,310 | 46,530 | 458,300 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
Paid less than $95,050? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payTraining specialist pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $104,770
- Sacramento, CA: $76,180
- San Diego, CA: $75,670
- Seattle, WA: $89,550
- Boston, MA: $83,800
- Washington, DC: $82,400
- New York, NY: $79,840
- Denver, CO: $79,000
- All cities
Similar jobs in San Francisco, CA
- Project Manager: $135,040
- Human Resources Specialist: $103,140
- Marketing Specialist: $123,250
- Management Analyst: $126,730
- Purchasing Agent: $93,600
- Compliance Officer: $118,890
- All jobs in San Francisco, CA
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.