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Manager salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Manager make in California?

Average base salary

$106,675
35%
above national average
Average $106,675
Low $54,988
High $206,947

The average salary for a manager is $106,675 per year in California. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Manager in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$405,667per year
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CITY OF PASADENA
 
$402,500per year
CITY OF HAYWARD
 
$382,315per year
City of West Hollywood
 
$381,144per year
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
 
$380,054per year
Science Systems and Applicatio...
 
$364,000per year

Highest paying cities for Managers near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $132,476 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $112,632 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $109,542 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $98,275 per year
  5. Oakland, CA
    $88,418 per year

Where can a Manager earn more?

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