Irvine, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
53
Avg Salary Range
$141K - $192K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
15%
H-1B Sponsors
14%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Irvine, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 112.8).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$170,000
BEA Price Parity: 112.8
State tax applies
$178,440
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $170,000 in Irvine, you need at least $178,440 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both CA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Irvine
- Sr. Technical Program Manager1
- Senior Electrical Systems Engineer1
- Sr. EMC Test Engineer1
- EMC TEST TECHNICIAN1
- Sr. Electronics Validation Lab Manager1
- Product Security Senior IAM Software Engineer1
- Sr. Staff Systems Engineer1
- Senior Controls Engineer, State Estimation1
- Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Functional Safety1
- Senior Advanced Development Engineer1
Top Hiring Companies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
52 listings
FlexiSpot
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 4 scored listings in Irvine.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
75%
Ambitious
(3 jobs)
25%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse Irvine JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Irvine?
There are 53 active job listings in Irvine, CA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 88.
What is the average salary in Irvine?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Irvine is $141K to $192K. Median salary sits at $169K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Irvine jobs are remote?
0% of active Irvine listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Irvine?
The average ghost probability across scored Irvine listings is 15%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Irvine?
The most active employers in Irvine include Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, FlexiSpot. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.