Median salary
$137,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$72.7k – $194.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
75.4%
69,777 of 92,599 roles
Live roles
92,599
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Anduril Industries
|
$170,000 | 1,764 |
CVS Health
|
$48,672 | 1,489 |
| OA O'Reilly Auto Parts | $43,472 | 1,159 |
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 1,139 |
Sutter Health
|
$134,909 | 897 |
SpaceX
|
$135,000 | 801 |
Svetness Personal Training
|
$72,800 | 644 |
| TJ TJX | $35,672 | 636 |
Highest-paying roles in California
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $205,000 | 4,000 |
| Data Scientist | $196,750 | 286 |
| Product Manager | $195,000 | 1,478 |
| DevOps | $170,500 | 109 |
| Marketing Manager | $165,610 | 556 |
| UX Designer | $160,500 | 29 |
| Customer Success | $157,500 | 207 |
| Recruiter | $145,600 | 293 |
| Project Manager | $142,300 | 587 |
| Nurse | $133,878 | 788 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $150,000 | 58,405 |
| Part-time | $20.43/hr | 8,861 |
| Contract | $20.60/hr | 860 |
| Internship | $33.00/hr | 1,651 |
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How much do roles in California pay?
The median salary for roles in California is $137,500 per year. Most pay falls between $72,652 (25th percentile) and $194,220 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $44,668 to $250,000.
These figures are computed live from 92,599 active roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 69,777 (75.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in California include Tevora, Mercor, JMAC Lending and Ankura.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in California?
- The median is $137,500 per year, with most pay between $72,652 and $194,220 (25th–75th percentile), based on 69,777 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $44,668 to $250,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $137,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.