Local Salary Data

Lawyers Salary in Foster City, CA

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

Local Median
$183,893
3 filings
DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$183,893
vs National
+14.9%
National: $160,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$132,775
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$183,893
+14.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Lawyers in Foster City, CA earns $183,893 in nominal terms, which is 14.9% above the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $132,775 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
Gilead Sciences, Inc$189,6542
Visa U.S.A. Inc.$168,7102

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Lawyers make in Foster City, CA?

The median Lawyers salary in Foster City, CA is $183,893 based on 3 DOL filings.

Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Lawyers?

A Lawyers in Foster City, CA earns 14.9% more than the national median of $160,000, or $132,775 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.