How much does a Food Safety Inspector make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Food Safety Inspector in California is $50,731. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,418 to $54,786, with most professionals earning between $42,492 and $58,477.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Food Safety Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $42,492 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $46,418 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $50,731 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $54,786 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $58,477 CA April 01, 2025
25% $46,418 10% $42,492 90% $58,477 75% $54,786 $50,731 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $47,029 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $47,998 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $49,403 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $46,993 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $45,902 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $48,757 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $47,092 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $44,708 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $54,817 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $54,691 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Food Safety Inspector

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Product Inspector II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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