Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

California industries and career opportunities

California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

Find jobs throughout the state

Explore openings in major employment centers such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. Listings may include on-site, hybrid, and remote arrangements; review each posting for its work location and requirements.

Search with Ladders

Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and workplace expectations, then apply directly to opportunities that fit your goals. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can better understand your experience.

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Jobs in California

Average Salary in USD

Average Salary: $142,597

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$80K - $95K *

Drive cloud onboarding success by guiding application owners through migration complexities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency and suppo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming our demand generation engine, driving 10x inbound pipeline growth through innovative campaigns and strategic collaboration with sales and marketing teams to engage ente...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Empower innovation in advanced networking and enterprise solutions by defining strategic roadmaps and driving product lifecycle planning across high-speed networking, optical technologies, and AI plat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive excellence by leading model audits and mentoring a dynamic team. Collaborate on complex financial models, ensuring accuracy and strategic growth, while enhancing methodologies to deliver top-not...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $145K *

Empower enterprise growth by managing high-value accounts in a dynamic SaaS environment. Drive the full sales cycle, build executive relationships, and navigate complex negotiations to achieve impactf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Explore the intersection of research and production systems. Build innovative prototypes that enhance memory augmentation and contextual AI, collaborating with scientists to translate ideas into impac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $198K *

Elevate laboratory operations by managing a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvements to deliver timely, accurate testing that supports critical patient care across various d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance sales operations through data analysis, process improvement, and collaboration. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support systems and reporting that drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Drive strategic growth by identifying and developing solution-specific opportunities within key accounts, leveraging industry expertise to influence client transformation initiatives and enhance sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K *

Drive maintenance excellence across diverse sites, ensuring the reliability of critical systems and compliance with standards. Leverage technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, and safety systems to optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $211K *

Innovate cutting-edge machine learning technologies with a dynamic team, driving advancements in model efficiency and deployment across diverse applications, from mobile to cloud, while contributing t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing key accounts and brokers across diverse channels. Drive growth through strategic sales initiatives, leveraging strong relationships and category management expertise in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Federal landscape by leading enterprise sales efforts, engaging with SES leaders, and driving digital transformation across major accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ach...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform business operations by leading contract negotiations and legal guidance. Manage high-volume commercial agreements while ensuring compliance and risk management across various business functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Develop innovative on-device software for app intelligence, enhancing user interactions with AI assistants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design interfaces and optimize performance, ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Build and enhance computer vision and vision-language models to enable devices to recognize and understand objects, ensuring robust performance across real-world conditions and diverse applications...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in DRG auditing. Leverage your expertise in MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding to ensure accuracy and compliance while working remotely. Enjoy a collaborative environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic sales role, driving growth in SoCal and Japan. Build trusted partnerships, uncover new opportunities, and deliver exceptional customer value while collaborating with d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth in a high-potential territory, building customer partnerships and uncovering new opportunities. Leverage your sales skills and adaptability to influence succe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging human factors research to enhance product design. Collaborate with designers and engineers to translate insights into actionable improvements, ensuring a seamless user e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $230K *

Unlock potential by transforming operational needs into clear technical designs and standards. Collaborate with execution teams to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient systems that enhance performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance commercial credit operations, overseeing funding, loan administration, and compliance. Leverage your expertise to resolve complex issues, improve processes, and ensure o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $196K *

Partner with us to drive talent acquisition strategies, collaborating closely with leaders to source and secure top technical talent across engineering disciplines, ensuring a seamless candidate exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing factory operations, overseeing new site launches, staffing, and training. Drive performance across multiple facilities while ensuring safety, quality, and pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    California listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, healthcare, finance, life sciences, entertainment, clean energy, manufacturing, and other fields. Available positions depend on current employer needs.

  • Where in California can I search for jobs?question toggle

    You can explore opportunities across the state, including major employment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento. Check each posting for its specific location and work arrangement.

  • Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information and details, since pay can vary by position and employer.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site work. The job posting provides the employer’s location and work arrangement requirements.

  • How can I improve my California job search?question toggle

    Narrow your search by role, location, industry, and work arrangement. Keep your resume and profile updated, and carefully compare each opportunity’s qualifications and compensation details.