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Specialist salary in California, 2026

How much does a Specialist make in California?

Average base salary

$24.79
20%
above national average
Average $24.79
Low $16.90
High $47.51

The average salary for a specialist is $24.79 per hour in California. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Specialist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
El Clasificado
 
$337,500per year
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PACIFIC EYE INSTITUTE
 
$297,500per year
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Adobe
 
$293,650per year
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JPMorganChase
 
$249,950per year
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SRG
 
$239,200per year
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$234,050per year
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Highest paying cities for Specialists near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $36.01 per hour
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $34.77 per hour
  3. Santa Ana, CA
    $25.80 per hour
  4. La Jolla, CA
    $25.08 per hour
  5. San Bernardino, CA
    $24.76 per hour

Where can a Specialist earn more?

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