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Financial Risk Specialists average salary by city in California
- San Jose$162,550
- San Francisco$159,040
- Sacramento$127,920
- San Diego$126,310
- Los Angeles$123,400
- Santa Cruz$108,490
- Riverside$104,540
- Oxnard$101,580
- Fresno$99,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $162,550 | $166,240 | $123,470 | $111,344 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $159,040 | $167,440 | $125,750 | $109,271 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $127,920 | $122,530 | $88,480 | $90,895 | 107 |
| San Diego | $126,310 | $121,010 | $93,520 | $89,944 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $123,400 | $113,230 | $80,970 | $88,226 | 114 |
| Santa Cruz | $108,490 | $101,280 | $87,360 | $79,155 | 110 |
| Riverside | $104,540 | $96,310 | $76,430 | $76,744 | 106 |
| Oxnard | $101,580 | $102,640 | $95,950 | $74,937 | 111 |
| Fresno | $99,680 | $93,310 | $68,510 | $73,777 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Financial Risk Specialists salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2054.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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