California Median
$218,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$104.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $175,140
State Rank
#1 of 51
94,720 employed here
How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make in California?
Computer and Information Systems Managers in California take home a median of $218,290 annually — roughly $104.95 an hour — which runs 25% above the national median of $175,140.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $129,970 while the top 10% make $325,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $170,240 and $293,470 a year.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $129,970 | $62.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $170,240 | $81.85 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $218,290 | $104.95 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $293,470 | $141.09 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $325,970 | $156.72 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Computer and Information Systems Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other states
Massachusetts $214,960New York $214,300Washington $209,370New Jersey $203,460Virginia $201,490Colorado $199,420District of Columbia $195,190New Hampshire $176,540Minnesota $176,380Oregon $175,270Georgia $173,940North Carolina $172,860Connecticut $171,750Illinois $171,730Texas $171,530Maryland $171,490Delaware $168,500Florida $168,470Rhode Island $167,270Arizona $166,430Nevada $165,000Kansas $164,830Pennsylvania $163,910Michigan $163,760Ohio $163,640Utah $163,610Idaho $162,240South Dakota $162,240South Carolina $160,860Maine $160,260Wisconsin $160,140Missouri $159,460Tennessee $158,700North Dakota $149,130Iowa $143,780Indiana $142,040Hawaii $141,640Kentucky $140,360West Virginia $139,820Alabama $138,670Vermont $138,460New Mexico $137,730Oklahoma $137,280Nebraska $135,780Alaska $133,490Montana $132,860Louisiana $127,500Arkansas $127,220Mississippi $124,280Wyoming $120,850
Working as Computer and Information Systems Managers in California
Nationally, about 671,000 people work as Computer and Information Systems Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($218,290) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make in California?
The median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in California is $218,290 per year, or about $104.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $129,970 at the entry level to $325,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer and Information Systems Managers about 25% more than the national median of $175,140. California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $218,290 a year. About 94,720 Computer and Information Systems Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.