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Human resources manager salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Human Resources Manager make in California?

Average base salary

$101,958
16%
above national average
Average $101,958
Low $66,875
High $155,447

The average salary for a human resources manager is $101,958 per year in California. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Human Resources Manager job openings in California

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Regional Human Resources Manag...
Prosegur3.9out of 5 stars.
Santa Clara, CA
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Human Resources Manager in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Towbin AutoGroup
 
$300,000per year
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Blue Diamond Growers
 
$284,292per year
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Sutter Health
 
$281,157per year
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East Bay Regional Park Distric...
 
$279,905per year
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ACRT, Inc.
 
$278,966per year
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Petco
 
$261,964per year
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Highest paying cities for Human Resources Managers near California

  1. San Jose, CA
    $119,163 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $112,136 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $101,809 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $101,248 per year
  5. Huntington Beach, CA
    $100,893 per year

Where can a Human Resources Manager earn more?

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

Senior Human Resources Manager

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Junior Human Resources Manager

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Average $63,616 per year