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Compensation and Benefits Managers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$227,460
- San Francisco$203,270
- Los Angeles$170,430
- Sacramento$165,740
- San Diego$163,260
- Oxnard$159,650
- Riverside$143,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $227,460 | $215,180 | $171,470 | $151,323 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $203,270 | $188,850 | $147,440 | $136,523 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $170,430 | $155,380 | $115,990 | $115,997 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $165,740 | $159,450 | $127,460 | $113,227 | 107 |
| San Diego | $163,260 | $160,970 | $116,340 | $111,763 | 112 |
| Oxnard | $159,650 | $142,950 | $111,440 | $109,631 | 111 |
| Riverside | $143,590 | $132,700 | $110,300 | $100,148 | 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 11-3111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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