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Specialist QA828,000 residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in San Francisco, United States

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in San Francisco earns a median of $130k a year ($130k gross). San Francisco has about 828,000 residents and is the 17th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles based here.

$130kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $130k
p10 $100kp90 $150k
City factor 1.22×Rank 1 of 62
2Open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles in San Francisco
32Open in United States
$87k–$240kJunior to lead median / yr
5 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles in San Francisco

2 roles based in San Francisco, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay by level in San Francisco

Gross annual pay in USD. San Francisco is 1.22× the United States median (+22%), which is $100k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$71k$87k$110k$87k
Mid-level$100k$130k$150k$130k
Senior$150k$180k$220k$180k
Lead$190k$240k$290k$240k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full AI / LLM Evaluation QA salary page for San Francisco.

The role

What a AI / LLM Evaluation QA does in San Francisco

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features.

  • Write evaluation rubrics and golden datasets
  • Rate and compare model outputs at scale
  • Red-team prompts for safety and policy gaps
  • Build regression suites for prompt and model changes
  • Report quality metrics to product teams

Skills and stack employers ask for

PromptingEvaluation designPythonDomain expertiseAnnotation tools

Tools named most often

PythonJiraPostman

Time zone

San Francisco is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in San Francisco: FAQ

How much does a AI / LLM Evaluation QA earn in San Francisco?

A mid-level AI / LLM Evaluation QA in San Francisco earns a median of $130k a year ($130k), with a p10 to p90 range of $100k to $150k. Junior pay starts near $87k, senior pay is $180k and leads reach $240k.

Are there AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in San Francisco?

Yes: 2 open AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles are based in San Francisco right now, 0 of them remote, and 32 in United States. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.

How does San Francisco pay compare with the rest of United States?

San Francisco ranks 1st of 62 United States cities we track for AI / LLM Evaluation QA pay, at 1.22x the national median (+22%). The national mid-level median is $100k, so San Francisco is above it. Against the US it is 30% above the US median of $100k.

What skills do AI / LLM Evaluation QA jobs in San Francisco ask for?

Evaluates model outputs, writes rubrics and builds regression sets for AI features. Typical requirements: Prompting, Evaluation design, Python, Domain expertise, Annotation tools. The tools named most often are Python, Jira, Postman.

Can a AI / LLM Evaluation QA work with US or European teams from San Francisco?

San Francisco is on America/Los Angeles. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 5 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 85% of AI / LLM Evaluation QA roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a AI / LLM Evaluation QA job in San Francisco with PassRidge?

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