$260K–$315K
Recruiting Marketplace · B2B Technology · Hybrid/On-site
San Francisco, CA
Executive jobs in San Francisco
14 live Director, C-Suite, Head of Function mandates in San Francisco, CA across Recruiting Marketplace · B2B Technology, Healthcare AI · Health Technology, AI Agents · Insurance Technology and more. Compensation reaches $450K. I refer executives directly to the hiring company — register your interest and I review your profile personally.
Hybrid/On-siteRemote
Live mandates in San Francisco
$180K–$200K; flexibility for exceptional candidates
Healthcare AI · Health Technology · Hybrid/On-site
$300K–$450K base
AI Agents · Insurance Technology · Hybrid/On-site
$175K–$200K base; $350K–$400K OTE
AI Security · Cybersecurity · Remote
$212K–$267K base
AI Software · Financial Services Technology · Hybrid/On-site
$180K–$250K base
Healthcare Operations · Medical Services Technology · Hybrid/On-site
Chief of StaffC-Suite
$180K–$225K
AI · Financial Services Technology · Hybrid/On-site
Chief of StaffC-Suite
$180K–$300K base
Insurtech · AI · Commercial Insurance · Hybrid/On-site
Member of Technical Staff, Head of QualityHead of Function
$180K–$280K base
AI Research · Machine Learning · Reinforcement Learning · Hybrid/On-site
Head of ProjectsHead of Function
$200K–$300K base + bonus/equity
AI Data · Expert Marketplace · Market Research · Hybrid/On-site
Head of SalesHead of Function
$175K–$225K base; $350K–$450K OTE
B2B SaaS · Electronics · Developer Tools · Hybrid/On-site
Head of Customer SuccessHead of Function
$150K–$176K base; $170K–$220K OTE
B2B SaaS · Electronics · AI-Enabled Customer Operations · Hybrid/On-site
Head of Growth MarketingHead of Function
$273K–$323K base + equity
AI Infrastructure · Open Source · Developer Tools · Hybrid/On-site
Head of MarketingHead of Function
$260K–$320K base + equity
Agentic AI · Fintech · Banking Technology · Hybrid/On-site
San Francisco executive compensation
Base salary bands from live mandates, updated as roles change.
| Level | Range | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | $175K – $450K | $288K | 6 |
| Head of Function | $150K – $450K | $290K | 6 |
| C-Suite | $180K – $300K | $240K | 2 |
The San Francisco leadership market
The Bay Area remains the deepest market for venture-backed leadership hiring, with AI, infrastructure and fintech driving most VP and Head-of-function searches.
- California pay-transparency law requires salary ranges on postings — the bands below come straight from live mandates.
- Hybrid three days a week is the norm for leadership; fully remote VP roles are increasingly rare.
- Equity is a large share of total pay at Series B–D; base bands understate full compensation.
Executive jobs in San Francisco: common questions
How many executive jobs are open in San Francisco right now?
There are 14 live leadership mandates in San Francisco, CA, across Recruiting Marketplace · B2B Technology, Healthcare AI · Health Technology, AI Agents · Insurance Technology, AI Security · Cybersecurity. The list is updated as roles open and close.
What do executive roles in San Francisco pay?
Across current mandates, Director roles range $175K – $450K; Head of Function roles range $150K – $450K; C-Suite roles range $180K – $300K. The highest advertised base is $450K.
Are San Francisco leadership roles remote or onsite?
Current San Francisco mandates are offered as: Hybrid/On-site, Remote. Each role page shows the exact arrangement.
How do I apply for an executive role in San Francisco?
Open any role and register your interest confidentially. I review every profile personally and refer strong matches directly to the hiring company — there is no fee for candidates.
I'm hiring a leader in San Francisco. Can you help?
Yes. I run confidential executive searches for VP, Director and Head-of-function roles in San Francisco, with a vetted longlist typically within two weeks.
Hiring in San Francisco?
I run confidential executive searches for founders, CEOs and CHROs hiring leadership in San Francisco — leadership assessment, market mapping and comp benchmarking included.
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