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Transportation Security Screeners average salary by city in California
- San Jose$76,000
- Salinas$73,510
- San Francisco$72,240
- Los Angeles$70,000
- San Diego$67,860
- Sacramento$66,180
- Santa Maria$66,030
- Riverside$65,980
- San Luis Obispo$64,520
- Fresno$58,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $76,000 | $78,940 | $62,440 | $59,288 | 110 |
| Salinas | $73,510 | $78,940 | $62,440 | $57,736 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $72,240 | $78,940 | $57,050 | $56,944 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $70,000 | $73,610 | $71,240 | $55,547 | 114 |
| San Diego | $67,860 | $72,130 | $57,050 | $54,213 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $66,180 | $69,990 | $67,720 | $53,134 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $66,030 | $71,240 | $53,210 | $53,025 | 109 |
| Riverside | $65,980 | $73,610 | $52,860 | $52,989 | 106 |
| San Luis Obispo | $64,520 | $71,240 | $53,210 | $51,933 | 109 |
| Fresno | $58,180 | $63,460 | $50,210 | $47,244 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Transportation Security Screeners salary in other states
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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