As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Rabbi in California is $114,432, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,201 weekly, or $9,536 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Rabbi in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Rabbi in California vary widely, spanning from $78,938 to $144,830. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,853) and 75th percentile ($130,343), while top earners (90th percentile) make $144,830 per year. This $34,490 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Rabbi often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 10 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Rabbi 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
Rabbi Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rabbi Salary $78,938 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Rabbi Salary $95,853 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Rabbi Salary $114,432 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Rabbi Salary $130,343 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Rabbi Salary $144,830 CA April 01, 2026
25% $95,853 10% $78,938 90% $144,830 75% $130,343 $114,432 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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In Judaism, a rabbi /ˈræbaɪ/ is a teacher of Torah. The basic form of the rabbi developed in the Pharisaic and Talmudic era, when learned teachers assembled to codify Judaism's written and oral laws. The first sage for whom the Mishnah uses the title of rabbi was Yohanan ben Zakkai, active in the early-to-mid first century CE. In more recent centuries, the duties of a rabbi became increasingly influenced by the duties of the Protestant Christian minister, hence the title "pulpit rabbis", and in 19th-century Germany and the United States rabbinic activities including sermons, pastoral counselin...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $112,193 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $114,506 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $117,858 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $112,107 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $109,505 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $116,316 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $112,343 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $106,657 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $130,772 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $130,472 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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