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Contractor salary in California

Average salary
$50,000/yr
Based on 607 income tax records
$19,000
$150,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$37K
 
$46K
 
$60K
 
$55K
 
$68K
$19,000
$150,000
How much do Contractors make?
The average total salary for a Contractor is $50,000 per year. This is based on data from 607 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Contractor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Contractor salary can vary between $19,000 to $150,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Contractor salary by location

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Contractor salary by company

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Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, California
13 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$19K – $95K

Contractor demographics in California

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66% are single
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34% are married
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32% have kids
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39% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Contractors in California

607 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a contractor in California is $50,000 per year. Contractor salaries in California can vary between $19,000 to $150,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 607 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as contractor.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for contractors in California: San Diego, CA ($53,500 a year), San Francisco, CA ($50,000 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($48,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.