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HR Business Partner Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA (2026)

Scaling tech startups driving HR strategic needs.

Median Salary: $178,220

Range: $149K – $564K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +4% · Source: 6figr; Intuit (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$252,700

Experience Level

Median salary at $141k in Austin; max range reflects VP-level total comp.

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