Associate salary in California

The average salary for an Associate is $21.33 per hour in California. This figure is based on 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Associate salaries in California typically range between a low of $16.90 and a high of $31.85 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Associate in California include Los Angeles, CA at $23.46 per hour, San Jose, CA at $22.96 per hour, and Torrance, CA at $22.04 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Associate in California include A&O Shearman ($380,000 per year) and ATHENA Consulting ($350,000 per year).