How much does a compensation make in Sacramento?
$87,910a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $42.26 an hour or $7,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.26
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,410Median: $87,910Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,410 | $32.41 | |
| 25th | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| Median | $87,910 | $42.26 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.19 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| San Jose, CA | $133,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,310 |
| Salinas, CA | $90,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $90,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $89,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $87,570 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,650 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $79,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,920 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,030 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,990 |
| Visalia, CA | $75,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,320 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,050 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $128,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $124,400 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $122,500 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $104,000 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $102,600 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $96,220 |
| Budget Analyst | $95,620 |
| Compliance Officer | $95,220 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $42.26 ($87,910 a year).
Do compensations make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $87,910 against $78,210 nationally, 12% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,410, so Sacramento pays 4% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for compensation pay?
20 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.