Browse jobs Find the right job type for you Explore how we help job seekers Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Administrative and Customer Support Legal Preview candidates Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Administrative and Customer Support Legal Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2025 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Building Future-Forward Tech Teams Job Market Outlook Press Room Salary and hiring trends Adaptive working Competitive advantage Work/life balance Diversity and inclusion Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

SEO Specialist in San Francisco, CA

SEO Specialist Job Description

This professional formalizes search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and helps lead the technology team in their implementation efforts across all websites and brand extensions. The SEO specialist works closely with marketing and product development teams, as well as agency partners, and serves as a functional expert for inbound linking strategies. Candidates for this role must have in-depth knowledge of online media and SEO, including keyword selection and utilization. Critical-thinking and communication skills are also essential. Knowledge of search engine marketing (SEM) is typically valued. Employers may also seek candidates with general knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web analytics, and marketing or business development experience.

Typical seo specialist duties:

Planning, executing and managing SEO strategy and implementing SEO best practices to ensure websites and brand extensions are optimized for ranking on major search enginesMonitoring search terms, rankings and analytics continuously to gauge the performance of websites and make recommendations for improvementServing as a functional expert for inbound linking strategies and monitoring redirects, click rate, bounce rate and other performance metrics

Looking for a seo specialist or a seo specialist job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can help you with your seo specialist staffing needs.
Salary for SEO Specialist in San Francisco, CA
88763 - 121163
25th percentile
88763
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
103275
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
121163
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Digital Strategist 119475 140738 165713 Digital Marketing Manager 107325 133988 153225 Digital Marketing Specialist 76613 91463 108675 Digital Project Manager 98888 126563 149513 Email Marketing Manager 92475 117113 139388 Email Marketing Specialist 69188 85725 98888 Marketing Automation Specialist 93825 108338 127575 Paid Search Specialist 83363 99225 112388 Social Media Manager 84375 105300 128925 Social Media Specialist 68850 82350 97875 Digital Community Manager 71213 88088 101588

Newest Seo Specialist jobs

Search Jobs Communication Specialist Product Marketing Product Marketing See More

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology. Find your next hire
Browse Jobs Contract Talent Permanent Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Administrative & Customer Support Legal Discover Insights Invoice Job Directory Salary Guide Time Reports Contact Us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor Center Press Our Brands Supplier Relations Fraud Alert Government Notice Privacy Notice Terms of Use Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.   Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Australia - English Belgium - English Belgium - Nederlands Belgium - Français Brazil - Português Canada - English Canada - Français Chile - Español China - English China - 中文 France - Français Germany - Deutsch Hong Kong, China - English Ireland - English Japan - English Japan - 日本語 Luxembourg - English Luxembourg - Français Netherlands - English Netherlands - Nederlands New Zealand - English Singapore - English Switzerland - Deutsch Switzerland - English Switzerland - Français United Arab Emirates - English United Kingdom - English United States - English