As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Ambassador in California is $220,883, equivalent to $106 per hour, $4,248 weekly, or $18,407 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ambassador in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Ambassador in California vary widely, spanning from $177,426 to $290,449. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($198,136) and 75th percentile ($257,297), while top earners (90th percentile) make $290,449 per year. This $59,161 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Trial, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Ambassador often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 31 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Ambassador job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ambassador Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ambassador Salary $177,426 CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ambassador Salary $198,136 CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ambassador Salary $220,883 CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ambassador Salary $257,297 CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ambassador Salary $290,449 CA February 01, 2026
25% $198,136 10% $177,426 90% $290,449 75% $257,297 $220,883 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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An ambassador is an official envoy, especially a high-ranking diplomat who represents a state and is usually accredited to another sovereign state or to an international organization as the resident representative of their own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment. The word is also often used more liberally for persons who are known, without national appointment, to represent certain professions, activities and fields of endeavor such as sales. An ambassador is the ranking government representative stationed in a foreign capital. The host...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $208,271 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $212,565 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $218,787 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $208,112 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $203,282 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $215,925 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $208,550 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $197,994 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $242,761 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $242,204 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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