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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Legislators Salary in California

In California, legislators earn a median of $54,290 per year.

Median (California)
$54,290
Bottom 10%
$33,280
Top 10%
$133,900
Employed in California
2,470

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, legislators earn a median of $54,290 — 21% above the national median of $44,810. Locally the range runs $33,280 to $133,900. About 2,470 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #9 of 33 states for legislators pay — roughly the 75th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $109,390) by 101%. State employment of about 2,470 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$44,810
US bottom 10%
$20,380
US top 10%
$137,820

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