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According to theU.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the actual average hourlywage across private, non-farm industries is $35.87.
This works out to about $74,600 for full-time employees.
These numbers dont tell the whole story, however.
Heres the typicalaverage salary for business professionalsin some of Californias biggest cities.
Say youre just starting out and earn $70,000 as a business professional perhaps as an analyst.
That same paycheck goes much further in Sacramento or San Diego, though.
Where you make it is just as important as what you make.
Yes, salaries in California are higher than in most states, but thats not the real benefit.
The real benefit is the chance to make more money, said Zane.
California [is] home to businesses that arent as big as [in] other places.
But there is a lot of competition.
In California, there is a tax on job growth.
If you dont keep leveling up, youll fall behind.
If you want to earn more than the average pay, you might need to look beyond your salary.
Ask for bonuses, restricted stock units and a share of the profits, said Zane.
These perks can easily add 20% to 50% to your pay over time.
Zane also suggested keeping an eye on your current tax bracket.
Californias individual income tax ranges from 1% to 13.3%.
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