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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Riverside$161,260
- San Jose$148,830
- San Francisco$144,910
- Sacramento$142,960
- Fresno$135,430
- Los Angeles$133,190
- San Diego$117,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $161,260 | $150,940 | $112,220 | $110,582 | 106 |
| San Jose | $148,830 | $118,950 | $103,130 | $103,242 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $144,910 | $128,050 | $86,940 | $100,927 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $142,960 | $131,440 | $118,940 | $99,776 | 107 |
| Fresno | $135,430 | $128,820 | $105,900 | $95,329 | 102 |
| Los Angeles | $133,190 | $119,590 | $100,380 | $94,007 | 114 |
| San Diego | $117,460 | $105,090 | $68,160 | $84,631 | 112 |
*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.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in California
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 25-1065.
- 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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