How much does a human resources manager make in California?
$170,100a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in California. That is $81.77 an hour or $14,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.77
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,430Median: $170,100Highest 10%: $307,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,430 | $46.36 | |
| 25th | $129,200 | $62.12 | |
| Median | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| 75th | $225,000 | $108.17 | |
| 90th | $307,600 | $147.88 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $220,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $209,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $168,400 |
| Napa, CA | $167,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $165,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $164,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $163,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $162,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $161,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $155,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $153,600 |
| Merced, CA | $153,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $150,400 |
| Redding, CA | $143,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $143,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $143,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $142,300 |
| Chico, CA | $139,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $138,100 |
| El Centro, CA | $137,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $136,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $129,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 2. Massachusetts | $181,800 |
| 3. New York | $176,700 |
| 4. New Jersey | $172,400 |
| 5. California | $170,100 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $167,100 |
| 7. Colorado | $166,400 |
| 8. Virginia | $166,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $81.77 ($170,100 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $170,100 against $149,300 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for human resources manager pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays human resources managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $220,500 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.