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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