Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in California
$238,440avg. a year
$114.63 an hour · 94,720 employed
Computer and Information Systems Managers in California earn an average of $238,440 a year. That is $46,280 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $192,160. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $319,670.
$218,290Median pay
$114.63Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for computer and information systems managers by metro area. Swipe to see all 24.
119,070 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$319,670
$153.69 an hour
223,830 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$249,040
$119.73 an hour
37,250 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$210,940
$101.42 an hour
4700 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$208,790
$100.38 an hour
523,180 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$208,290
$100.14 an hour
6260 jobs
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$201,990
$97.11 an hour
7110 jobs
Napa, CA
$196,640
$94.54 an hour
850 jobs
Hanford-Corcoran, CA
$191,990
$92.30 an hour
9200 jobs
Vallejo, CA
$190,270
$91.47 an hour
102,270 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$184,790
$88.84 an hour
114,070 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$183,690
$88.31 an hour
12400 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$181,340
$87.18 an hour
1380 jobs
Merced, CA
$179,640
$86.36 an hour
14200 jobs
Salinas, CA
$177,580
$85.37 an hour
15200 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$175,130
$84.20 an hour
16390 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$175,070
$84.17 an hour
17230 jobs
Modesto, CA
$171,630
$82.52 an hour
18430 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$171,070
$82.25 an hour
19110 jobs
Redding, CA
$169,760
$81.61 an hour
2060 jobs
Yuba City, CA
$164,900
$79.28 an hour
21140 jobs
Visalia, CA
$163,600
$78.66 an hour
22650 jobs
Fresno, CA
$160,830
$77.32 an hour
2350 jobs
El Centro, CA
$154,900
$74.47 an hour
24120 jobs
Chico, CA
$154,100
$74.09 an hour
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Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California computer and information systems managers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $192,160 | $92.39 |
| California | $238,440 | $114.63 |
| Oregon | $180,880 | $86.96 |
| Nevada | $177,200 | $85.19 |
| Arizona | $170,050 | $81.75 |
Related jobs in California
- Financial Managers$210,490
- Administrative Services Managers$134,780
- Industrial Production Managers$146,860
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$133,520
- Human Resources Managers$191,920
- Facilities Managers$127,420
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer and information systems managers make in California?
The average is $238,440 a year, and the median is $218,290. That is $46,280 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $192,160.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$114.63 an hour on average; the median is $104.95.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($319,670), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($249,040). The lowest average among 24 metro areas with data is Chico, CA ($154,100).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 11-3021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer and information systems managers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.