Jobs in California
52,626 live roles from 5,472 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 8,076 added in the last 7 days. 78% show the pay.
The market, 8 October 2026
Where California's jobs are, and what they pay
California has 52,626 live jobs from 5,472 employers, more than any other state on Joboru. San Francisco has the most (6,217), followed by Los Angeles (3,058) and San Diego (1,819).
The largest fields are engineering (4,668), software development (4,553) and sales & business dev (4,547). Allied Universal is the largest single employer, with 1,061 openings, ahead of Northrop Grumman (771) and NVIDIA (629).
Since January 2023, California has required employers to show pay in job ads, and 78% of listings here do, against 36% in states without such a law. Half of the annual salaries advertised in California start at $130,000 or more, and half of hourly roles start above $23.01.
Pay
Advertised pay in California
The band covers the middle 80% of advertised starting salaries: one in ten starts below $72,000 and one in ten above $212,100.
Why the gap: salaried professional jobs are the ones most likely to be advertised with an annual figure, and they pay more than the workforce as a whole. Hourly jobs are counted separately, below.
Median starting salary by field
| Field | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Executive & Leadership | $162,025 | 756 |
| Software Development | $160,000 | 3,550 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $148,600 | 1,076 |
| Education & Training | $142,800 | 369 |
| Design & Creative | $140,000 | 914 |
| Legal | $140,000 | 822 |
| Engineering | $135,000 | 3,250 |
| Information Technology | $135,000 | 1,053 |
| Science & Research | $125,000 | 488 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $124,308 | 563 |
| Human Resources | $120,000 | 525 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $120,000 | 2,013 |
Distinct employer and title pairs only, so one employer posting the same job in 40 cities counts once.
Where
California jobs by city
Who's hiring
Largest employers in California
- Allied Universal1,061
- Northrop Grumman771
- NVIDIA629
- Prime Healthcare451
- Nordstrom290
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in California
Newest firstCalifornia job market questions
Do employers in California have to show the salary?+
Yes. Employers with 15+ employees; pay scale in all job postings. In force since January 2023. 78% of listings in California on Joboru show pay.
What is the minimum wage in California in 2026?+
$16.90 an hour.
Which cities in California have the most jobs?+
San Francisco (6,217), Los Angeles (3,058), San Diego (1,819), San Jose (1,471) and Santa Clara (1,175).
What does a typical job in California pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in California on Joboru start at $130,000 or more, and the median hourly rate is $23.01. Across everyone working in California, the median annual wage is $58,240 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
How many jobs are there in California?+
52,626 live jobs from 5,472 employers, with 8,076 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.