Jobs in California
53,890 live roles from 5,501 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 8,013 added in the last 7 days. 78% show the pay.
The market, 9 October 2026
Where California's jobs are, and what they pay
California has 53,890 live jobs from 5,501 employers, more than any other state on Joboru. San Francisco has the most (6,331), followed by Los Angeles (3,119) and San Diego (1,853).
The largest fields are engineering (4,808), software development (4,729) and sales & business dev (4,591). Allied Universal is the largest single employer, with 1,100 openings, ahead of NVIDIA (798) and Northrop Grumman (769).
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 $23.08.
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 $212,190.
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 | $162,900 | 784 |
| Software Development | $160,000 | 3,697 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $148,700 | 1,113 |
| Education & Training | $145,000 | 375 |
| Design & Creative | $140,000 | 932 |
| Legal | $140,000 | 848 |
| Engineering | $135,050 | 3,366 |
| Information Technology | $135,000 | 1,082 |
| Science & Research | $125,000 | 498 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $124,308 | 591 |
| Human Resources | $120,000 | 529 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $120,000 | 2,072 |
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 Universal1,100
- NVIDIA798
- Northrop Grumman769
- Prime Healthcare474
- Nordstrom290
- Adobe290
- Wells Fargo286
- DICK'S Sporting Goods257
- Cisco255
- Palo Alto Networks226
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 (6,331), Los Angeles (3,119), San Diego (1,853), San Jose (1,495) and Santa Clara (1,363).
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 $23.08. 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?+
53,890 live jobs from 5,501 employers, with 8,013 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.