How much does a manager make in San Diego?
$169,200a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $81.37 an hour or $14,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.37
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 9,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,390Median: $169,200Highest 10%: $276,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| 25th | $132,300 | $63.60 | |
| Median | $169,200 | $81.37 | |
| 75th | $213,100 | $102.43 | |
| 90th | $276,300 | $132.84 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for managers.
| San Jose, CA | $217,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $170,700 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $238,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $207,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $206,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $202,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $174,800 |
| Financial Manager | $174,200 |
| Education Administrator | $163,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $163,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $161,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $158,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $81.37 ($169,200 a year).
Do managers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $169,200 against $141,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $174,600, so San Diego pays 3% less.
Where does San Diego rank for manager pay?
11 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $276,300 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.