DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$181,300
vs National
+39.9%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$130,903
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$181,300
+39.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$129,561
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Foster City, CA earns $181,300 in nominal terms, which is 39.9% above the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $130,903 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Foster City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Activision Blizzard Media LLC | $181,300 | 2 |
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in Foster City, CA?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Foster City, CA is $181,300 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Foster City, CA earns 39.9% more than the national median of $129,561, or $130,903 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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