How much does a manager make in Los Angeles?
$168,200a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $80.85 an hour or $14,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.85
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 31,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,160Median: $168,200Highest 10%: $290,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,160 | $44.79 | |
| 25th | $125,500 | $60.32 | |
| Median | $168,200 | $80.85 | |
| 75th | $213,300 | $102.57 | |
| 90th | $290,400 | $139.63 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for managers.
| San Jose, CA | $217,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $170,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $169,200 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $234,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $193,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 |
| Financial Manager | $175,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $168,400 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $163,800 |
| Education Administrator | $161,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $80.85 ($168,200 a year).
Do managers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $168,200 against $141,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $174,600, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for manager pay?
13 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $290,400 or more.
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.