How much does a financial manager make in California?
$180,800a year
Median yearly pay for financial managers in California. That is $86.91 an hour or $15,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.91
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 93,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,800Median: $180,800Highest 10%: $341,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| 25th | $136,000 | $65.40 | |
| Median | $180,800 | $86.91 | |
| 75th | $270,000 | $129.80 | |
| 90th | $341,700 | $164.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $225,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $216,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $175,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $174,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $169,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $165,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $164,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $164,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $163,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $157,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $153,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $153,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $152,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $148,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $140,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $138,600 |
| Redding, CA | $138,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $137,700 |
| Merced, CA | $134,200 |
| Hanford, CA | $131,300 |
| Chico, CA | $130,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $129,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial managers.
| 5. Virginia | $185,200 |
| 6. Colorado | $182,700 |
| 7. Delaware | $181,600 |
| 8. California | $180,800 |
| 9. Washington | $174,800 |
| 10. Connecticut | $174,800 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $166,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $86.91 ($180,800 a year).
Do financial managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $180,800 against $166,600 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for financial manager pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays financial managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $225,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.