Median DOL Salary
$128,830
Total DOL Filings
1,086
Companies Hiring
344
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Los Altos, CA$128,830
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Los Altos, CA is 111.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Los Altos
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box, Inc. | 140 | $153,774 | Other | |
| Netskope, Inc. | 120 | $150,000 | Other | |
| Toyota Research Institute Inc | 54 | $180,000 | Other | |
| Cerebras Systems Inc | 39 | $170,872 | Other | |
| BEEPI | 36 | $120,175 | Other | |
| LCG Consulting | 31 | $91,500 | Other | |
| Toyota Research Institute (TRI) | 29 | $190,000 | Other | |
| PredictSpring, Inc. | 28 | $125,000 | Other | |
| PORTWORX, INC. | 24 | $160,000 | Other | |
| ARKA SOLUTIONS INC | 16 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Woven Planet North America | 16 | $190,000 | Other | |
| AISense Inc. | 14 | $150,000 | Other | |
| Pure Storage, Inc. | 13 | $154,541 | Other | |
| PlusAI Inc | 11 | $160,000 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 10 | $80,080 | Other | |
| 1618LABS, INC. | 9 | $115,000 | Other | |
| CLARIPHY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 9 | $142,696 | Other | |
| Kasten, Inc. | 9 | $139,000 | Other | |
| EDF Inc. | 8 | $128,274 | Other | |
| BULLIS CHARTER SCHOOL | 8 | $56,000 | Other | |
| Gauss Surgical, Inc. | 8 | $128,000 | Other | |
| MOSAIXSOFT, INC. | 8 | $100,277 | Other | |
| TROOLY INC. | 8 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Innovusion | 8 | $150,000 | Other | |
| Acilon Consulting LLC | 7 | $104,978 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Los Altos
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $182,500 | -9.6% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,000 | -14.8% | 15 |
| General and Operations Managers | $171,569 | +37% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $150,000 | +6.9% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $150,000 | +18.7% | 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $150,000 | -15.8% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $147,500 | +14.5% | 10 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $145,870 | -18.9% | 8 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $137,696 | -11% | 8 |
| Sales Engineers | $128,003 | -5.2% | 14 |
| Mathematicians | $125,000 | -13.1% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $106,251 | +14.5% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $95,431 | -1% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapists | $93,600 | -21.7% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $92,414 | -27.6% | 9 |
| Graphic Designers | $90,000 | +17.7% | 11 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $89,000 | -8.2% | 23 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $87,500 | -21.2% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $86,965 | -29.5% | 9 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $60,000 | -10.2% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Los Altos, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Los Altos, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $182,500 | $131,769 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,000 | $129,964 |
| General and Operations Managers | $171,569 | $123,877 |
| Electrical Engineers | $150,000 | $108,303 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $150,000 | $108,303 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Los Altos, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Los Altos, CA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.