DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$178,000
vs National
+61.8%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$128,520
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$178,000
+61.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Redwood City, CA earns $178,000 in nominal terms, which is 61.8% 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 $128,520 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Box, Inc. | $178,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Redwood City, CA is $178,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Redwood City, CA earns 61.8% more than the national median of $110,000, or $128,520 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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