DOL Median (Los Altos, CA)
$145,870
vs National
+32.6%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$105,321
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$145,870
+32.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Los Altos, CA earns $145,870 in nominal terms, which is 32.6% above the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $105,321 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Altos, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Research Institute Inc | $304,700 | 2 |
| Cerebras Systems Inc | $145,870 | 2 |
| ELGON INTELLIGENCE INC | $145,870 | 4 |
| Netskope, Inc. | $113,971 | 2 |
| NUCIRCUITS CORPORATION | $87,422 | 1 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Los Altos, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Los Altos, CA is $145,870 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Los Altos, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Los Altos, CA earns 32.6% more than the national median of $110,000, or $105,321 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.