Local Salary Data

Human Resources Specialists Salary in Foster City, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$91,582
9 filings
DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$91,582
vs National
+52.6%
National: $60,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,124
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$91,582
+52.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Human Resources Specialists in Foster City, CA earns $91,582 in nominal terms, which is 52.6% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,124 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Foster City, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
VISA USA$107,2244
Visa U.S.A. Inc.$91,5823
Kelly Services, Inc.$60,0006
cPrime, Inc.$60,0001
MORE Health$53,0001

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Top-Paying Roles in Foster City, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in Foster City, CA?

The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Foster City, CA is $91,582 based on 9 DOL filings.

Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?

A Human Resources Specialists in Foster City, CA earns 52.6% more than the national median of $60,000, or $66,124 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.