DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$78,730
vs National
+31.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,845
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,730
+31.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Specialists in San Mateo, CA earns $78,730 in nominal terms, which is 31.2% 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 $56,845 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Mateo, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | $179,700 | 1 |
| Verkada | $160,000 | 1 |
| Bynder LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| Roblox Corporation | $119,451 | 2 |
| SATMETRIX SYSTEMS, INC. | $110,000 | 2 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $93,963 | 2 |
| Sequoia Benefits and Insurance Services, LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| Guidewire Software Inc. | $79,460 | 1 |
| Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc | $76,800 | 1 |
| NIMBUS DEVELOPMENT, INC. | $72,000 | 3 |
| SOLARCITY | $71,463 | 4 |
| SPIRE SYSTEMS, INC | $56,000 | 1 |
| Turvo LLC | N/A | 1 |
| UBERTAL INC | N/A | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Human Resources Specialists
Madison, NE · $160,000Cupertino, CA · $133,900Clarksburg, MD · $128,960East Hanover, NJ · $123,000Rancho Cordova, CA · $120,720Top-Paying Roles in San Mateo, CA
Chief Executives · $239,500Computer and Information Systems Managers · $168,189Data Scientists · $164,690Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · $155,000Lawyers · $155,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in San Mateo, CA?
The median Human Resources Specialists salary in San Mateo, CA is $78,730 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?
A Human Resources Specialists in San Mateo, CA earns 31.2% more than the national median of $60,000, or $56,845 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.