Median DOL Salary
$159,835
Total DOL Filings
3,128
Companies Hiring
272
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Los Gatos, CA$159,835
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Los Gatos, CA is 162.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Los Gatos
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix, Inc. | 2,010 | $183,310 | Other | |
| Infogain Corporation | 499 | $93,558 | Other | |
| Roku, Inc | 180 | $184,080 | Other | |
| Impetus Technologies Inc | 87 | $103,000 | Other | |
| Cradlepoint Inc. | 32 | $165,000 | Other | |
| Audible Magic | 27 | $134,314 | Other | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 19 | $96,179 | Other | |
| SPK CONSULTANTS INC | 18 | $68,000 | Other | |
| VIEWSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 16 | $120,000 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 15 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Information Technology and Management Consulting, | 12 | $110,448 | Other | |
| DTS, Inc. | 12 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 10 | $80,080 | Other | |
| Tigo Energy, Inc. | 9 | $120,000 | Other | |
| INNOMINDS SOFTWARE INC., | 9 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Cirtec Medical Corporation | 8 | $98,894 | Other | |
| Xactly Corporation | 8 | $114,941 | Other | |
| WEBSENSE, INC. | 7 | $82,784 | Other | |
| Brightsign LLC | 7 | $115,789 | Other | |
| PERTINO, INC. | 7 | $115,000 | Other | |
| BLUE STAR INFOTECH AMERICA | 6 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Centric Software, Inc. | 6 | $130,894 | Other | |
| ARKRIT LLC | 6 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Sciforma Corporation | 6 | $64,106 | Other | |
| CRYPTIC STUDIOS | 6 | $89,319 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Los Gatos
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $233,379 | +15.6% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $228,675 | +8.2% | 77 |
| Marketing Managers | $195,000 | +9.5% | 17 |
| Statisticians | $144,987 | +13.7% | 50 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $138,840 | +25% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $138,819 | +43.2% | 20 |
| Electrical Engineers | $122,160 | -13% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $113,000 | -26.9% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $113,000 | -12.3% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $110,344 | +14.5% | 12 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $108,077 | -14% | 13 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $107,198 | +15.6% | 16 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,840 | -19% | 7 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $98,900 | -23% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $93,850 | N/A | 6 |
| Graphic Designers | $88,067 | +15.2% | 9 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 | -30.4% | 6 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $72,904 | -0.8% | 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 Gatos, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Los Gatos, 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 | $233,379 | $168,504 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $228,675 | $165,108 |
| Marketing Managers | $195,000 | $140,794 |
| Statisticians | $144,987 | $104,683 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $138,840 | $100,245 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Los Gatos, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Los Gatos, 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.