CAAvg COL: 14616 cities tracked
California Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 16 cities in California. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
16
Avg COL index
146
State income tax
9.3%
Total population
11.7M
Top paying jobs in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $352K | $502K | $691K | $879K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $377K | $490K | $603K | $728K | +2.1% |
| SVP of Engineering | $368K | $480K | $615K | $782K | +5.8% |
| Radiologist | $364K | $477K | $590K | $703K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $352K | $477K | $628K | $816K | +2.5% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $335K | $440K | $572K | $736K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $322K | $423K | $549K | $707K | +5.5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $318K | $420K | $548K | $707K | +6.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $313K | $410K | $536K | $694K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $302K | $392K | $499K | $637K | +6% |
Cities in California
Los Angeles
COL 163 · 9.3% tax
San Diego
COL 148 · 9.3% tax
San Jose
COL 210 · 9.3% tax
San Francisco
COL 224 · 9.3% tax
Fresno
COL 102 · 9.3% tax
Sacramento
COL 128 · 9.3% tax
Long Beach
COL 155 · 9.3% tax
Oakland
COL 185 · 9.3% tax
Bakersfield
COL 95 · 9.3% tax
Anaheim
COL 148 · 9.3% tax
Stockton
COL 105 · 9.3% tax
Riverside
COL 118 · 9.3% tax
Santa Ana
COL 150 · 9.3% tax
Irvine
COL 172 · 9.3% tax
Chula Vista
COL 138 · 9.3% tax
San Bernardino
COL 100 · 9.3% tax
Accounting salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $269K | $352K | $455K | $576K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $211K | $275K | $352K | $448K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $166K | $215K | $275K | $346K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $96K | $131K | $177K | $224K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $83K | $113K | $151K | $198K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $74K | $100K | $134K | $179K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $70K | $96K | $128K | $173K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $58K | $77K | $100K | $126K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $124K | $168K | $222K | $290K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $79K | $108K | $146K | $197K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $83K | $108K | $142K | $188K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $74K | $99K | $133K | $178K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $70K | $95K | $130K | $175K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $70K | $91K | $124K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $66K | $89K | $121K | $163K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $149K | $196K | $252K | $328K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $98K | $133K | $174K | $225K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $91K | $120K | $162K | $212K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $91K | $120K | $158K | $202K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $82K | $111K | $149K | $196K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $73K | $98K | $133K | $177K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $69K | $95K | $129K | $174K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $220K | $288K | $371K | $480K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $173K | $224K | $288K | $371K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $109K | $154K | $224K | $320K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $92K | $126K | $173K | $231K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $83K | $122K | $186K | $269K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $74K | $100K | $131K | $169K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $67K | $96K | $138K | $198K | +2% |
Business salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $318K | $420K | $548K | $707K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $275K | $369K | $484K | $628K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $269K | $356K | $464K | $599K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $254K | $336K | $438K | $570K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $198K | $301K | $487K | $794K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $211K | $284K | $378K | $499K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $186K | $269K | $394K | $589K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $186K | $269K | $410K | $615K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $190K | $250K | $323K | $416K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $151K | $202K | $269K | $356K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $138K | $182K | $237K | $305K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $134K | $177K | $228K | $292K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $102K | $147K | $207K | $288K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $100K | $141K | $195K | $256K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $96K | $138K | $195K | $269K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $100K | $138K | $179K | $228K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $100K | $138K | $182K | $233K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $92K | $134K | $195K | $275K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $96K | $133K | $179K | $231K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $92K | $126K | $169K | $220K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $87K | $126K | $173K | $231K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $92K | $126K | $169K | $218K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $87K | $122K | $164K | $215K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $87K | $122K | $166K | $220K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $79K | $109K | $143K | $186K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $70K | $100K | $143K | $207K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $70K | $96K | $128K | $166K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $67K | $87K | $113K | $143K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $61K | $83K | $113K | $154K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $61K | $83K | $113K | $151K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $54K | $72K | $96K | $128K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $54K | $72K | $92K | $118K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $186K | $250K | $330K | $435K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $122K | $164K | $215K | $284K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $70K | $96K | $128K | $173K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $67K | $92K | $126K | $169K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $67K | $92K | $126K | $169K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $58K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $49K | $67K | $87K | $113K | +18% |
| Budtender | $36K | $46K | $59K | $74K | +14% |
Construction salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $207K | $271K | $352K | $455K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $151K | $198K | $256K | $330K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $100K | $134K | $177K | $231K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $100K | $134K | $177K | $228K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $79K | $108K | $141K | $182K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $79K | $105K | $134K | $173K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $74K | $100K | $131K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $70K | $92K | $118K | $151K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $67K | $87K | $113K | $147K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $67K | $87K | $113K | $147K | +5% |
| Plumber | $67K | $87K | $115K | $151K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61K | $79K | $102K | $131K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $61K | $79K | $102K | $131K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $54K | $72K | $95K | $122K | +4% |
| Welder | $49K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $105K | $143K | $185K | $236K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $92K | $128K | $172K | $227K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $66K | $92K | $125K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $61K | $87K | $125K | $185K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $61K | $87K | $121K | $172K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $57K | $79K | $109K | $147K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $49K | $79K | $134K | $236K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $57K | $77K | $105K | $140K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $54K | $74K | $100K | $130K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $54K | $74K | $102K | $138K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $49K | $66K | $92K | $130K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $41K | $59K | $87K | $128K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $256K | $329K | $421K | $539K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $237K | $315K | $407K | $526K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $204K | $256K | $322K | $401K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $184K | $230K | $283K | $348K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $164K | $213K | $263K | $326K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $151K | $195K | $243K | $302K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $116K | $151K | $195K | $243K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $99K | $129K | $168K | $213K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $76K | $103K | $134K | $171K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $352K | $502K | $691K | $879K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $251K | $352K | $477K | $628K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $226K | $320K | $439K | $578K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $78K | $100K | $123K | $148K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $57K | $75K | $98K | $123K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $44K | $55K | $69K | $85K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $99K | $124K | $152K | $184K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $87K | $115K | $148K | $188K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $79K | $109K | $158K | $230K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $70K | $92K | $119K | $152K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $67K | $87K | $112K | $143K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $58K | $79K | $102K | $131K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $55K | $75K | $99K | $127K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $58K | $75K | $97K | $121K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $58K | $75K | $97K | $121K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $49K | $63K | $82K | $104K | +3% |
Energy salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $134K | $180K | $234K | $302K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $95K | $128K | $168K | $213K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $75K | $103K | $136K | $177K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $58K | $73K | $93K | $119K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $51K | $63K | $83K | $107K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $139K | $183K | $237K | $303K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120K | $158K | $199K | $250K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $114K | $154K | $199K | $250K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $101K | $136K | $177K | $225K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $98K | $133K | $172K | $215K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $98K | $131K | $169K | $212K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $91K | $124K | $162K | $205K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $91K | $124K | $162K | $205K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $91K | $124K | $162K | $205K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $91K | $121K | $157K | $199K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $91K | $121K | $157K | $196K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $88K | $120K | $154K | $196K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $86K | $116K | $151K | $192K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $88K | $116K | $151K | $192K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $86K | $114K | $149K | $189K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $86K | $114K | $149K | $189K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $82K | $111K | $145K | $187K | +3% |
Finance salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $224K | $320K | $461K | $666K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $154K | $231K | $359K | $576K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $160K | $220K | $295K | $410K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $147K | $211K | $307K | $487K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $147K | $207K | $288K | $410K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $141K | $202K | $288K | $448K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $134K | $179K | $233K | $301K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $122K | $173K | $237K | $333K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $122K | $164K | $211K | $269K | +3% |
| Actuary | $122K | $160K | $207K | $263K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $92K | $126K | $166K | $220K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $74K | $122K | $190K | $295K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $87K | $122K | $166K | $231K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $87K | $118K | $156K | $202K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $79K | $105K | $133K | $166K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $70K | $100K | $134K | $179K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $74K | $100K | $131K | $169K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $61K | $92K | $138K | $207K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $67K | $90K | $118K | $154K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $49K | $61K | $77K | $97K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $230K | $309K | $407K | $539K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $168K | $221K | $287K | $375K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $108K | $147K | $197K | $260K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $103K | $138K | $184K | $239K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $95K | $129K | $173K | $230K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $76K | $108K | $147K | $200K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $59K | $85K | $121K | $177K | +18% |
Government salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $84K | $113K | $148K | $191K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $76K | $101K | $129K | $166K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $68K | $101K | $142K | $191K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $74K | $98K | $126K | $160K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $71K | $96K | $126K | $162K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $59K | $80K | $108K | $142K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $52K | $71K | $96K | $126K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $49K | $68K | $89K | $113K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $377K | $490K | $603K | $728K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $364K | $477K | $590K | $703K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $352K | $477K | $628K | $816K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $245K | $311K | $402K | $527K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $245K | $311K | $389K | $502K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $186K | $226K | $283K | $364K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $141K | $173K | $211K | $264K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $148K | $166K | $186K | $207K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $136K | $163K | $195K | $232K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126K | $152K | $182K | $220K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $90K | $131K | $176K | $232K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $98K | $123K | $153K | $188K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $90K | $119K | $157K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $94K | $119K | $144K | $176K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $90K | $113K | $138K | $170K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $90K | $113K | $138K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $85K | $107K | $132K | $161K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $82K | $103K | $131K | $163K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $73K | $90K | $113K | $141K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $65K | $85K | $108K | $136K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $57K | $73K | $90K | $113K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $53K | $70K | $90K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $53K | $69K | $88K | $110K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $48K | $63K | $82K | $103K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $64K | $89K | $121K | $167K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $64K | $84K | $114K | $158K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $52K | $72K | $101K | $142K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $52K | $69K | $92K | $121K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $43K | $57K | $77K | $105K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $202K | $263K | $339K | $435K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $151K | $198K | $256K | $327K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $105K | $141K | $186K | $241K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $74K | $100K | $134K | $177K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $58K | $79K | $105K | $134K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $49K | $74K | $113K | $166K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $175K | $240K | $321K | $441K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $149K | $227K | $363K | $583K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $130K | $188K | $257K | $344K | +5% |
| Judge | $123K | $175K | $236K | $311K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $123K | $169K | $220K | $285K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $101K | $166K | $270K | $454K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $54K | $73K | $96K | $123K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $275K | $359K | $467K | $595K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $224K | $292K | $378K | $487K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $190K | $246K | $318K | $403K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $151K | $198K | $256K | $330K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $113K | $151K | $198K | $254K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $92K | $126K | $169K | $218K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $79K | $109K | $147K | $190K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $74K | $100K | $134K | $177K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $67K | $90K | $122K | $160K | +6% |
Media salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $189K | $249K | $326K | $428K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $125K | $169K | $223K | $291K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $54K | $83K | $134K | $223K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $57K | $79K | $112K | $156K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $54K | $79K | $112K | $160K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $49K | $74K | $125K | $236K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $49K | $70K | $105K | $163K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $45K | $61K | $87K | $125K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $110K | $148K | $195K | $251K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $110K | $148K | $198K | $264K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $65K | $85K | $110K | $144K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $60K | $78K | $103K | $136K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $53K | $73K | $98K | $128K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $53K | $70K | $93K | $123K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $48K | $63K | $82K | $107K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $75K | $102K | $142K | $198K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $63K | $84K | $114K | $156K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $58K | $75K | $96K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $46K | $60K | $77K | $99K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $46K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $80K | $139K | $237K | $402K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $91K | $129K | $176K | $237K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $76K | $105K | $143K | $193K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $70K | $95K | $129K | $173K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $56K | $91K | $154K | $263K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $88K | $125K | $171K | $235K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $76K | $104K | $141K | $186K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $64K | $88K | $120K | $159K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $51K | $76K | $112K | $169K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $51K | $71K | $95K | $128K | +2% |
Science salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $133K | $180K | $231K | $290K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $99K | $142K | $193K | $254K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $91K | $124K | $168K | $222K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $86K | $114K | $150K | $193K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $79K | $112K | $155K | $206K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $79K | $112K | $150K | $197K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $83K | $112K | $146K | $188K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $74K | $102K | $137K | $180K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $70K | $99K | $133K | $178K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $70K | $97K | $127K | $168K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $61K | $79K | $102K | $130K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $186K | $250K | $339K | $467K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $58K | $100K | $186K | $384K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $67K | $90K | $122K | $164K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $61K | $83K | $113K | $151K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $54K | $70K | $92K | $118K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $49K | $70K | $100K | $147K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $45K | $64K | $92K | $138K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $41K | $58K | $83K | $122K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $275K | $365K | $474K | $608K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $211K | $275K | $356K | $455K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $151K | $198K | $256K | $327K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $100K | $134K | $177K | $224K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $79K | $105K | $138K | $177K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $74K | $100K | $131K | $169K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $70K | $92K | $122K | $156K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $54K | $79K | $113K | $160K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $368K | $480K | $615K | $782K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $335K | $440K | $572K | $736K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $322K | $423K | $549K | $707K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $313K | $410K | $536K | $694K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $302K | $392K | $499K | $637K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $276K | $358K | $460K | $589K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $263K | $339K | $431K | $549K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $256K | $335K | $436K | $563K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $221K | $283K | $358K | $453K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $213K | $273K | $348K | $444K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $195K | $252K | $326K | $418K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $171K | $230K | $296K | $381K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $171K | $223K | $283K | $348K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $164K | $221K | $283K | $361K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $164K | $221K | $283K | $358K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $158K | $213K | $273K | $348K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $158K | $208K | $263K | $329K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $151K | $200K | $256K | $322K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $151K | $200K | $252K | $313K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $145K | $197K | $256K | $329K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $145K | $195K | $250K | $315K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $138K | $184K | $234K | $283K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $131K | $181K | $230K | $289K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $131K | $177K | $226K | $283K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $129K | $173K | $221K | $276K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $125K | $171K | $217K | $276K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $118K | $164K | $210K | $263K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $118K | $164K | $213K | $269K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $116K | $158K | $204K | $256K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $118K | $158K | $204K | $256K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $116K | $155K | $200K | $256K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $112K | $151K | $195K | $243K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $112K | $151K | $197K | $250K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $116K | $151K | $191K | $237K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $112K | $147K | $187K | $234K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $108K | $147K | $191K | $243K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $103K | $138K | $177K | $223K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $99K | $131K | $171K | $217K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $95K | $130K | $171K | $217K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $95K | $129K | $173K | $226K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $92K | $125K | $164K | $208K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $81K | $113K | $147K | $187K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $79K | $108K | $142K | $184K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $76K | $104K | $134K | $171K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $55K | $76K | $100K | $129K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $130K | $198K | $291K | $409K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $89K | $122K | $161K | $208K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $77K | $102K | $134K | $174K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $72K | $97K | $126K | $164K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $52K | $64K | $84K | $109K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in California
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $176K | $239K | $320K | $427K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $110K | $151K | $207K | $276K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $94K | $128K | $173K | $229K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $60K | $82K | $107K | $136K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $57K | $78K | $107K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $40K | $53K | $68K | $85K | +6.5% |
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California has 16 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 11.7 million. Average COL index: 146 vs US baseline of 100 — costs above national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for California regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.