By State · 4 Metro Areas
Salaries in CA
Real salary data across 4 cities in CA.
4
Cities
$128,588
Avg Median Salary
175
Avg COL Index
203
Data Points
Cities in CA
San Jose, CA
49 roles tracked · COL index: 195.8
$143,453
avg median salary
San Francisco, CA
51 roles tracked · COL index: 179.6
$139,878
avg median salary
Los Angeles, CA
53 roles tracked · COL index: 166
$115,843
avg median salary
San Diego, CA
50 roles tracked · COL index: 160.2
$115,177
avg median salary
Frequently Asked Questions
Across 4 tracked cities in CA, the average median salary is $128,588. Cost of living averages 175% of the national average.
San Jose, CA leads with an average median salary of $143,453 across 49 tracked roles.
The average cost-of-living index across cities in CA is 175 (national avg = 100). Higher salaries in expensive cities may not translate to greater purchasing power. Use our COL-adjusted figures for fair comparisons.
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