Simulation Specialist Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Simulation Specialist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Simulation Specialist in Sacramento, CA is $160,302. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $151,885 to $171,159, with most professionals earning between $144,222 and $181,043.

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Average Salary Range for Simulation Specialist in Sacramento, CA

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170038

What is the average salary for Simulation Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Simulation Specialist in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Simulation Specialist ranges from $151,885 to $171,159 with the average base salary of $160,302. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,640 to $183,929 with the average total cash compensation of $170,038.

View Average Salary for Simulation Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$160,302	$151,885 - $171,159
Bonus	$9,736	$7,755 - $12,770
Total Pay	$170,038	$159,640 - $183,929

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Simulation Specialist Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,661 - $170,906	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,492 - $170,716	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,314 - $169,388	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,341 - $177,307	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,605 - $182,112	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,453 - $177,433	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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