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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in California (2026)
$30.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,196/year ($4,266/month) for a single filer
California ranks 7th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 30,960 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $63,520 a year — though pay ranges from $47,320 for newcomers to $82,960 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,960 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in California (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $63,520 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 $51,196 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $63,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,442 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,859 |
| California state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in California?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in California is $63,520 per year ($30.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,600 and $71,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in California?
- On the median salary of $63,520, a single filer in California takes home about $51,196 per year ($4,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 30,960 Eligibility Interviewer 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.