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Computer specialist salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Computer Specialist make in California?

Average base salary

$31.64
25%
above national average
Average $31.64
Low $19.29
High $51.89

The average salary for a computer specialist is $31.64 per hour in California. 11 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 30, 2026).

Computer Specialist job openings in California

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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences4out of 5 stars.
Newark, CA
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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
College of the Desert
 
$104,780per year
Blackstone Consulting, Inc
 
$104,500per year
B. Braun
 
$104,191per year
Alameda County, CA
 
$101,733per year

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Highest paying cities for Computer Specialists near California

  1. San Diego, CA
    $65.09 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $36.02 per hour
  3. San Bernardino, CA
    $35.55 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $28.48 per hour
  5. Ridgecrest, CA
    $23.26 per hour

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The average salary for a Computer Specialist is $31.64 per hour in California. This figure is based on 18 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Computer Specialist salaries in California typically range between a low of $39.35 and a high of $91.93 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Computer Specialist in California include San Diego, CA at $65.09 per hour, Sacramento, CA at $36.02 per hour, and San Bernardino, CA at $35.55 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Computer Specialist in California include MilliporeSigma ($122,500 per year) and Palo Alto Unified School District ($119,018 per year).

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