As of November 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Board Member in California is $138,076, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,655 weekly, or $11,506 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Board Member in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Board Member in California vary widely, spanning from $98,546 to $185,255. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($117,385) and 75th percentile ($162,771), while top earners (90th percentile) make $185,255 per year. This $45,386 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Business Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Board Member often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 86 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Board Member 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
Board Member Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Board Member Salary $98,546 CA November 01, 2025
25th Percentile Board Member Salary $117,385 CA November 01, 2025
50th Percentile Board Member Salary $138,076 CA November 01, 2025
75th Percentile Board Member Salary $162,771 CA November 01, 2025
90th Percentile Board Member Salary $185,255 CA November 01, 2025
25% $117,385 10% $98,546 90% $185,255 75% $162,771 $138,076 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and might be subordina...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $123,781 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $126,333 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $130,031 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $123,687 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $120,816 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $128,330 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $123,947 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $117,673 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $144,280 Date Updated November 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $143,949 Date Updated November 01, 2025
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