Restaurant manager salary in California

The average salary for a Restaurant Manager is $75,580 per year in California. This figure is based on 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Restaurant Manager salaries in California typically range between a low of $59,729 and a high of $95,637 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Restaurant Manager in California include Riverside, CA at $82,128 per year, Irvine, CA at $79,999 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $79,079 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Restaurant Manager in California include COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ($157,040 per year) and Rowland Unified School District ($157,040 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Restaurant Manager salary in California compares to related positions:

• Assistant Restaurant Manager: Average $45,081 per year
• Junior Restaurant Manager: Average $56,911 per year
• Senior Restaurant Manager: Average $79,182 per year