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Associate salary in California, 2026

How much does an Associate make in California?

Average base salary

$21.27
21%
above national average
Average $21.27
Low $16.90
High $32.33

The average salary for a associate is $21.27 per hour in California. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Associate in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
A&O Shearman
 
$380,000per year
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ATHENA Consulting
 
$350,000per year
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Jones Day
 
$345,882per year
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Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Ro...
 
$330,189per year
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BLANK ROME, LLP
 
$312,500per year
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittma...
 
$298,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Associates near California

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $33.36 per hour
  2. Irvine, CA
    $23.60 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $23.22 per hour
  4. San Jose, CA
    $22.58 per hour
  5. Oakland, CA
    $22.52 per hour

Where can an Associate earn more?

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