Jobs paying $20+ an hour in California

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

California's minimum wage is up to $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). California minimum wage

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SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human ServicesWashington, District of Columbia · Atlanta, Georgia · Salt Lake City, Utah +18USD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Information Technology Specialist (APPSW), AI Software Engineer, GS-2210-15, FPL 15 (DH) (TERM)

Federal Student AidSan Francisco, California · Denver, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia +8USD 147,945–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Staff Operations and Training Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve CommandDublin, California · Vancouver, Washington · Milwaukee, WisconsinUSD 64,548–100,315 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Geologist

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersCorona, CaliforniaUSD 104,349–135,657 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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IT Specialist (SYS ANALYSIS)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +18USD 125,776–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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General Supply Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersLos Angeles, CaliforniaUSD 87,061–113,185 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Administrative Assistant (OA)

U.S. Coast GuardKodiak, Alaska · Alameda, CaliforniaUSD 57,055–82,007 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

United States Fleet Forces CommandPoint Loma Complex, San Diego, CaliforniaUSD 102,246–132,923 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve CommandFresno, California · Sacramento, CaliforniaUSD 25–35 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Trustee ProgramSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 43,106–56,039 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Account Manager | Growth

RampNew York, NY (HQ) · San Francisco, CAUSD 97,920–149,600 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · Ashby · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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RECREATION ASSISTANT (BOATHOUSE & MARINA), NF2/FLEX

U.S. Marine CorpsSan Diego, CaliforniaUSD 21–21 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Associate Manager, Paid Marketing, DDfB

DoorDashSan Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX · San Francisco, CAUSD 108,800–160,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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MWR Recreation Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations CommandCoronado, CaliforniaUSD 21–21 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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MAINTENANCE WORKER NA07 (AMENDED)

U.S. Marine CorpsOceanside, CaliforniaUSD 23–23 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Civilian Pay Technician (OA)

Immigration and Customs EnforcementSanta Ana, California · Washington, District of Columbia · Irving, TexasUSD 44,285–75,059 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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Civilian Pay Technician (OA)

Immigration and Customs EnforcementSanta Ana, California · Irving, TexasUSD 44,285–76,476 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

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DashOS, Product Strategy & Operations

DoorDashLos Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY · New YorkUSD 105,400–155,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on DoorDash's official job board. Apply only through the official link.

Associate Manager, New Verticals - Retail Merchandising Strategy & Operations

DoorDashNew York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL · New YorkUSD 105,400–155,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on DoorDash's official job board. Apply only through the official link.

Talent Outreach Specialist

U.S. Census BureauBurbank, California · Lakewood, Colorado · Atlanta, Georgia +3USD 78,972–137,128 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 3 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.