Legislators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • California
Legislators in California earn a median salary of $57,222 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +27.7% vs the national median of $44,810. An estimated 2,180 legislators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $34,120 to $110,350 depending on location.
$57,222
Avg median salary in California
$110,350
Highest paying metro
$34,120
Lowest paying metro
2,180
Employed in California
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Legislators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $110,350 | $46,510 | $128,200 | 300 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,770 | $50,600 | $99,850 | 210 |
| Oxnard, CA | $74,880 | $33,280 | $81,710 | 40 |
| Modesto, CA | $67,780 | $38,000 | $89,840 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $64,400 | $44,730 | $80,860 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,910 | $35,600 | $81,110 | 220 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,390 | $33,280 | $81,260 | 50 |
| North Coast Region of California | $54,230 | $35,060 | $64,410 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $53,210 | $36,220 | $93,320 | 50 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,960 | $39,450 | $94,630 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,210 | $37,140 | $85,030 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,300 | $35,120 | $103,830 | 270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $41,220 | $37,570 | $104,000 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,070 | $35,780 | $78,760 | 640 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $34,750 | $33,280 | $60,630 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,120 | $33,280 | $69,140 | 40 |