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Restaurant manager salary in California, 2026

How much does a Restaurant Manager make in California?

Average base salary

$75,732
24%
above national average
Average $75,732
Low $60,093
High $95,440

The average salary for a restaurant manager is $75,732 per year in California. 3.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Restaurant Manager job openings in California

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Restaurant Manager - Denny's #...
Denco Family3.3out of 5 stars.
Delano, CA
$17.50 - $22.50 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Restaurant Manager in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$157,040per year
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Rowland Unified School Distric...
 
$157,040per year
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Ikaria
 
$140,000per year
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The Connor Group
 
$130,000per year
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MasterBrand Cabinets
 
$120,000per year
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Qdoba
 
$119,183per year
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Highest paying cities for Restaurant Managers near California

  1. Riverside, CA
    $82,589 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $80,043 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $79,301 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $77,008 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $75,074 per year

Where can a Restaurant Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Restaurant Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Restaurant Manager get paid in California?

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $43,998 per year

Junior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $56,911 per year

Senior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $79,492 per year