How much does a manager make in California?
$174,600a year
Median yearly pay for managers in California. That is $83.92 an hour or $14,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.92
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 99,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,280Median: $174,600Highest 10%: $303,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,280 | $47.25 | |
| 25th | $132,000 | $63.46 | |
| Median | $174,600 | $83.92 | |
| 75th | $221,600 | $106.52 | |
| 90th | $303,700 | $146.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $217,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $170,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $169,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $168,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $167,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $163,100 |
| Napa, CA | $160,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $158,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $156,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $150,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $147,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $145,700 |
| Chico, CA | $136,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $135,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $135,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $131,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $130,600 |
| Yuba City, CA | $129,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,500 |
| Merced, CA | $128,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $128,100 |
| Redding, CA | $126,700 |
| Hanford, CA | $126,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $183,000 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $175,700 |
| 3. California | $174,600 |
| 4. Colorado | $171,100 |
| 5. Delaware | $168,100 |
| 6. New York | $167,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $83.92 ($174,600 a year).
Do managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $174,600 against $141,900 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for manager pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $217,300 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.