DOL Median (Irvine, CA)
$54,987
vs National
-7.3%
National: $59,342BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,702
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,987
-7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,342
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Irvine, CA earns $54,987 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% below the national average of $59,342. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,702 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Irvine, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSION DATA NORTH AMERICA | $168,300 | 1 |
| Broadcom Corporation | $147,687 | 2 |
| ALLERGAN USA, INC (SUBSIDIARY OF ALLERGAN, INC.) | $137,997 | 1 |
| Microsoft Corporation | $127,900 | 850 |
| Quantum Corporation | $125,000 | 3 |
| Chicony America, Inc. | $117,936 | 2 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | $110,344 | 19 |
| KUSHA, INC | $105,000 | 11 |
| GSG FASTENERS, LLC | $105,000 | 1 |
| GSG FASTENERS, LLC DBA SCOVILL FASTENERS | $105,000 | 1 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $104,666 | 160 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $104,019 | 58 |
| SWEET EVANS CAKES INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $103,500 | 2 |
| EMC Corporation | $96,425 | 61 |
| JD E-Commerce America Limited | $91,204 | 3 |
| SUNPIN HOLDINGS LLC | $90,000 | 4 |
| Allergan Usa Inc. | $90,000 | 1 |
| BlackBerry Corporation | $85,000 | 1 |
| Masimo Corporation | $85,000 | 6 |
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How much does a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists make in Irvine, CA?
The median Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Irvine, CA is $54,987 based on 284 DOL filings.
Is Irvine, CA a good place to work as a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
A Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Irvine, CA earns 7.3% less than the national median of $59,342, or $39,702 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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