A R Salary in California

$79K

$123.9K

$149K

$122,376

/year

$58.83

/hour

A R Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$124,000

California

California

$122,376

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    How much does an A R make in California?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for an A R in California is $122,376 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,353/week or $10,198/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $149,023 and as low as $78,952, the majority of A R salaries currently range between $113,500 (25th percentile) to $137,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $146,061 annually in California. The average pay range for an A R varies greatly (by as much as 24200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for A R salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for A R jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for A R Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an A R job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Mountain View, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $23,717 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $29,454 (24.1%) above the $122,376 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an A R appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Hayward, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an A R role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $151,830

    $73.00

    Mountain View

    $146,280

    $70.33

    San Francisco

    $146,093

    $70.24

    Sunnyvale

    $145,532

    $69.97

    San Jose

    $145,326

    $69.87

    Danville

    $145,079

    $69.75

    Daly City

    $143,678

    $69.08

    Oakland

    $142,410

    $68.47

    Richmond

    $142,311

    $68.42

    Hayward

    $142,164

    $68.35

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related A R Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the A R job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $122376 state average for A R jobs.

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    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing A&R salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $113,500 to $146,061 annually, with the California average at $122,376 per year or $58.83 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for A&R jobs, with Berkeley leading at $151,830 annually.