Salary Breakdown for San Diego
The median individual income in San Diego is $45,535 per year, which works out to approximately $3,795/month or $21.89/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $89,457.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
San Diego's cost of living index is 160 (national average = 100). The median salary of $45,535 in San Diego has the purchasing power of approximately $28,459 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in San Diego means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in San Diego
- UC San Diego
- Sharp HealthCare
- Qualcomm
Major Industries in San Diego
- Military/Defense
- Biotech
- Tourism
How San Diego Compares to California
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Cost of Living in San Diego
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in San Diego page.
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