Median DOL Salary
$132,652
Total DOL Filings
37,774
Companies Hiring
3,269
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Palo Alto, CA$132,652
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Palo Alto, CA is 117.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Palo Alto
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware LLC | 6,476 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 2,361 | $130,000 | Other | |
| SAP Labs LLC | 1,593 | $117,949 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 960 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Ariba, Inc. | 691 | $120,177 | Other | |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 676 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Groupon | 655 | $112,000 | Other | |
| Uber Group, PLLC | 602 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Rubrik, Inc | 599 | $160,000 | Other | |
| A9.com INC | 594 | $144,500 | Other | |
| GOOGLE LLC | 561 | $142,000 | Other | |
| TIBCO Software Inc. | 537 | $105,000 | Other | |
| NICIRA INC. | 520 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | 396 | $123,000 | Other | |
| SAP America, Inc. | 390 | $113,680 | Other | |
| TESLA MOTORS | 389 | $95,000 | Other | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 374 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Machine Zone, Inc. | 361 | $119,350 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 355 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Houzz Inc. | 350 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Stanford Health Care | 302 | $103,126 | Other | |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | 299 | $140,000 | Other | |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. | 262 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Medallia, Inc. | 250 | $133,453 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 234 | $72,301 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Palo Alto
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $209,000 | -5.3% | 18 |
| Software Developers | $200,000 | +17% | 13 |
| Lawyers | $190,000 | -3.9% | 214 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $175,000 | +113.5% | 18 |
| Training and Development Managers | $171,070 | +10.3% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,200 | -19.5% | 553 |
| Financial Managers | $165,934 | -5.1% | 89 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,885 | -19.3% | 239 |
| Human Resources Managers | $161,637 | -4.4% | 13 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $160,000 | +119.3% | 11 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $160,000 | +109.4% | 14 |
| Managers, All Other | $150,489 | -11.9% | 18 |
| Marketing Managers | $150,030 | -15.8% | 325 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | +44.9% | 23 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $146,000 | +1.5% | 9 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $145,000 | +12.3% | 21 |
| Art Directors | $135,000 | +0.8% | 15 |
| Purchasing Managers | $131,240 | -13.8% | 18 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $130,919 | -27.2% | 91 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,281 | -15.8% | 110 |
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 Palo Alto, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Palo Alto, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $209,000 | $150,903 |
| Software Developers | $200,000 | $144,404 |
| Lawyers | $190,000 | $137,184 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $175,000 | $126,354 |
| Training and Development Managers | $171,070 | $123,516 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Palo Alto, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Palo Alto, 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.