California salary, 65 or older
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In California, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners 65 or older is $70,052. The top 10% earn at least $197,974 and the top 25% at least $121,830; the bottom 25% earn at most $42,641 and the bottom 10% at most $29,036. Average: $99,517. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for 65 or older United States (California)
- Top 10% earn at least$197,974
- Top 25% earn at least$121,830
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$70,052
- Bottom 25% earn at most$42,641
- Bottom 10% earn at most$29,036
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$99,517
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