Salary Breakdown for Sacramento

The median individual income in Sacramento is $36,340 per year, which works out to approximately $3,028/month or $17.47/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $69,599.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Sacramento's cost of living index is 117 (national average = 100). The median salary of $36,340 in Sacramento has the purchasing power of approximately $31,060 at the national average cost of living. Sacramento is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Sacramento

  • State of California
  • UC Davis Health
  • Kaiser Permanente

Major Industries in Sacramento

  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

How Sacramento Compares to California

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Cost of Living in Sacramento

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Sacramento page.

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