Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer and information systems managers is $104.95 an hour ($218,290 a year). About 94,720 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($175,140). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer and information systems managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $62.48 | $129,970 |
| 25% of workers | $81.85 | $170,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $104.95 | $218,290 |
| 75% of workers | $141.09 | $293,470 |
| 90% of workers | $156.72 | $325,970 |
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $291,660 | 19,070 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $232,890 | 23,830 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $207,760 | 700 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $206,740 | 7,250 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $204,370 | 23,180 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $198,770 | 260 |
| Napa | $191,490 | 110 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $186,340 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $176,320 | 2,270 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $173,840 | 400 |
| Vallejo | $173,790 | 200 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $167,910 | 200 |
| Salinas | $167,160 | 200 |
| Merced | $167,150 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $165,270 | 4,070 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $165,260 | 390 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $164,470 | 430 |
| Redding | $162,220 | 110 |
| Visalia | $160,790 | 140 |
| Modesto | $159,720 | 230 |
| El Centro | $152,360 | 50 |
| Yuba City | $151,750 | 60 |
| Fresno | $148,650 | 650 |
| Chico | $137,890 | 120 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer and information systems managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +15.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 53,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $180,770 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,890 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,780 |
| Human Resources Managers | $170,080 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,620 |
| Facilities Managers | $118,620 |
| Purchasing Managers | $159,830 |
| Training and Development Managers | $156,260 |
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