📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Securities Sales Agent Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$150,918
per year
Median
$89,858
per year
Hourly
$72.56
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$62,381
25th Percentile — Junior$111,513
50th Percentile — Median$89,858
75th Percentile — Senior$222,060
90th Percentile — Top Earners$272,097
💡 Top-earning Securities Sales Agents in California make up to $272,097 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$125.2k
2021
$130.0k
2022
$134.9k
2023
$140.1k
2024
$145.4k
2025
$150.9k
2026
📈 Securities Sales Agent salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.8% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Securities Sales Agent Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $233,923 +55.0% High
San Diego $223,359 +48.0% High
San Jose $259,579 +72.0% High
San Francisco $279,198 +85.0% High
Fresno $162,991 +8.0% High
Sacramento $184,120 +22.0% High
Long Beach $218,831 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $162,991 +8.0% High
Anaheim $214,304 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $211,285 +40.0% High
Riverside $193,175 +28.0% High
Stockton $178,083 +18.0% High
Irvine $233,923 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $178,083 +18.0% High
Modesto $169,028 +12.0% High
Fontana $184,120 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $173,556 +15.0% High
Glendale $223,359 +48.0% High
Fremont $241,469 +60.0% High
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Securities Sales Agent Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Securities Sales Agents. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $150,918 per year, California's Securities Sales Agent salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $62,381–$111,513, while experienced Securities Sales Agents can command $222,060–$272,097.

Looking ahead, the Securities Sales Agent profession in California is projected to grow at 3.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Securities Sales Agent salary in California is $150,918 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $106,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Securities Sales Agents the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Securities Sales Agent employment.
  • At $150,918/year, California Securities Sales Agent salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $106,280/year.