The median annual wage for Legislators in California is $54,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,650.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $133,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,470 people work as legislators in California.
| Median (annual) | $54,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,650 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $133,900 |
| Employment | 2,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.