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Computer specialist salary in California, 2026

How much does a Computer Specialist make in California?

Average base salary

$30.34
24%
above national average
Average $30.34
Low $17.82
High $51.64

The average salary for a computer specialist is $30.34 per hour in California. 19 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Computer Specialist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MilliporeSigma
 
$122,500per year
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Palo Alto Unified School Distr...
 
$119,018per year
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College of the Desert
 
$104,780per year
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Blackstone Consulting, Inc
 
$104,500per year
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B. Braun
 
$104,191per year
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Alameda County, CA
 
$101,733per year
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Highest paying cities for Computer Specialists near California

  1. San Diego, CA
    $58.84 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $36.02 per hour
  3. San Bernardino, CA
    $33.02 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $25.89 per hour
  5. Colma, CA
    $19.42 per hour

Where can a Computer Specialist earn more?

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