Salary Overview for California
The median individual income in California is $43,910 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $60,200. The median household income is $91,905.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
California's cost of living index is 142 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $43,910 in California has the purchasing power of approximately $30,923 at the national average cost of living. The higher cost of living in California means you need to earn more to maintain the same standard of living.
Minimum Wage in California
The current minimum wage in California is $16.00/hour, which equals approximately $33,280 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete California minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in California
- University of California
- Kaiser Permanente
- State of California
Major Industries in California
- Technology
- Entertainment
- Agriculture
Tax Rates in California
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our California tax rates page.
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Use our Salary Calculator to convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay, and estimate your take-home pay in California after federal and state taxes.