Median salary
$26.00/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$19.49/hr – $49.00/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
47.9%
448 of 935 roles
Live roles
935
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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CA Family Law Attorney (Contract)
California Licensed Real Estate Agent
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor - Pasadena CA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Hightechhigh
|
$56,774 | 90 |
Nordstrom
|
$40,040 | 26 |
| LH Lush Handmade Cosmetics | $38,480 | 26 |
Gopuff
|
$36,920 | 19 |
Continuum Resource Network
|
$60,320 | 11 |
Anduril Industries
|
$140,400 | 9 |
Maravai LifeSciences
|
$57,200 | 9 |
Tutor Me Education
|
$109,200 | 7 |
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How much do Contract roles in California pay?
The median salary for Contract roles in California is $26.00/hr per year. Most pay falls between $19.49/hr (25th percentile) and $49.00/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $18.42/hr to $70.00/hr.
These figures are computed live from 935 active Contract roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 448 (47.9%) 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 Contract roles in California include Mercor, Blossom Health, Fresenius Medical Care and Expa.
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 for Contract roles in California?
- The median is $54,070 per year, with most pay between $40,529 and $101,920 (25th–75th percentile), based on 448 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range for Contract roles in California?
- Pay ranges from about $38,314 to $145,600 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $54,070. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.