Neurology salary in California
What neurology pay in California looks like before and after tax, and what it's worth once local prices are accounted for.
Annual mean
$306,860
+14.7% vs national mean
Est. take-home
$194,267
After federal + FICA + state tax
Adjusted for prices
$175,490
Price level 110.7 (US=100)
On adjusted take-home, California ranks #18 of 24 states for neurology. See the full ranking →
Nearby states
| State | Annual mean | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $358,190 | $240,726 |
Wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — “Neurologists” (May 2025). Take-home is an estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction (federal + FICA + state income tax, wages only; state brackets from Tax Foundation) — not tax advice. Price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024), US average = 100. Wages cover all employment settings and exclude many self-employed/partnership physicians; individual offers vary widely. VitalPost shows sourced public data for context only.