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Tapers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$99,680
- San Francisco$90,220
- San Diego$78,060
- Stockton$75,720
- Fresno$75,310
- Los Angeles$73,810
- Sacramento$68,230
- Santa Maria$67,370
- Riverside$62,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $99,680 | $92,810 | $72,830 | $73,777 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $90,220 | $84,840 | $70,600 | $68,001 | 116 |
| San Diego | $78,060 | $76,720 | $62,070 | $60,573 | 112 |
| Stockton | $75,720 | $75,850 | $64,260 | $59,114 | 105 |
| Fresno | $75,310 | $69,340 | $58,560 | $58,858 | 102 |
| Los Angeles | $73,810 | $68,020 | $55,340 | $57,923 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $68,230 | $68,270 | $48,380 | $54,444 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $67,370 | $61,870 | $61,870 | $53,908 | 109 |
| Riverside | $62,030 | $59,740 | $45,800 | $50,107 | 106 |
*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.
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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 47-2082.
- 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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