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Sacramento, CA has a cost-of-living index of 1.10x the national average. The highest-paying role is Senior VP of Security at $381,000, while the median across all 3,445 roles is $152,000. Sacramento is California's capital with a growing tech presence as Bay Area companies and remote workers seek lower costs.
About the Sacramento market
Sacramento is California's capital with a growing tech presence as Bay Area companies and remote workers seek lower costs. State government is the largest employer, but healthcare, clean energy, and ag-tech are expanding rapidly. Salaries are lower than the Bay Area but the cost of living difference more than compensates.
California's 13.3% top state rate applies. Sacramento has no city income tax. Despite the high state rate, the significantly lower housing costs compared to the Bay Area improve take home purchasing power.
Negotiating in Sacramento
Position yourself as Bay Area talent seeking Sacramento quality of life. Employers here are accustomed to offering 80 to 90% of Bay Area rates to attract relocating professionals.