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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in California (2026)

$45,600 /year median

$21.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,853/year ($3,154/month) for a single filer

Driver/Sales Worker pay range in California

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $34,320 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $38,180 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $45,600 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $54,040 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $63,280 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 34,480 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in California (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).

Gross vs. take-home in California

A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $45,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,853 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.

Gross (median)$45,600
Federal income tax−$3,292
Social Security + Medicare−$3,488
California state income tax−$966
Take-home (annual)$37,853
Take-home (monthly)$3,154

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in California?
The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in California is $45,600 per year ($21.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,180 and $54,040.
What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in California?
On the median salary of $45,600, a single filer in California takes home about $37,853 per year ($3,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in California?
BLS counts 34,480 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.