Express Scripts

Express Scripts Salary in California

$39K

$68.1K

$115.5K

$74,890

/year

$36.00

/hour

Express Scripts Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$75,883

California

California

$74,890

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    How much does an Express Scripts make in California?

    As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for an Express Scripts in California is $74,890 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.00 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,440/week or $6,240/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $115,468 and as low as $38,983, the majority of Express Scripts salaries currently range between $68,100 (25th percentile) to $82,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $101,157 annually in California. The average pay range for an Express Scripts varies greatly (by as much as 14300), 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 Express Scripts salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Express Scripts 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 Express Scripts Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Express Scripts job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Francisco, , with Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek, close behind in the second and third positions. Walnut Creek, beats the average in California by $14,153 (18.9%), and San Francisco, furthers that trend with another $14,514 (19.4%) above the $74,890 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between San Francisco, and San Rafael, , 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 Express Scripts role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Francisco

    $89,404

    $42.98

    Sunnyvale

    $89,333

    $42.95

    Walnut Creek

    $89,043

    $42.81

    San Jose

    $88,935

    $42.76

    Santa Cruz

    $87,620

    $42.12

    Oakland

    $87,150

    $41.90

    Hayward

    $87,000

    $41.83

    Ashland

    $86,993

    $41.82

    Vacaville

    $85,962

    $41.33

    San Rafael

    $84,588

    $40.67

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Express Scripts Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Express Scripts job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $74890 state average for Express Scripts jobs.

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    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

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    $123,348

    $59.30

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    $113,267

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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 Express Scripts salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $68,100 to $101,157 annually, with the California average at $74,890 per year or $36.00 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Express Scripts jobs, with San Francisco leading at $89,404 annually.