Open listings by city first, then pay and what the profession is.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 10/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
28 open private-sector listings for lawyers in California from 8 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 12 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Anaheim | 4 | 1 | see jobs → |
| San Francisco | 4 | 2 | see jobs → |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Sacramento | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Menlo Park | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Santa Clara | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Alameda | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| San Jose | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Measure ⇅ | California ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 95,770 | 754,500 |
| Median pay | $195,080 | $159,670 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $97,950 | $78,360 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $369,180 | $351,600 |
| Location quotient | 1.08 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Lawyers (SOC 23-1011): national median pay $159,670 a year, 754,500 jobs in the US, +4.7% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
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28 open private-sector listings from 8 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $195,080 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $97,950 and top (90th) $369,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).