Political Scientists salary in CA
6 certified-data filings in CA · national median $99,299
$69,264
Min
$90,343
25th
$101,234
Median
$110,000
75th
$110,000
90th
The median in CA is +2% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24102-876889 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | San Francisco | $148,000 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| G-100-23318-501323 | Kroll Associates, Inc. | San Francisco | $110,000 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| G-100-24004-615101 | Benenson Strategy Group, LLC | Santa Monica | $101,234 | May 19, 2025 |
| A-20311-17860 | KROLL ASSOCIATES INC. | San Francisco | $90,343 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| A-22227-06212 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | Los Angeles | $69,264 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| A-19316-81879 | GOOGLE LLC | San Bruno | $107,000 | Apr 29, 2020 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.