Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 27 metro areas • California
Computer and Information Systems Managers in California earn a median salary of $167,994 per year on average across 27 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $171,200. An estimated 89,290 computer and information systems managers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $128,320 to $291,660 depending on location.
$167,994
Avg median salary in California
$291,660
Highest paying metro
$128,320
Lowest paying metro
89,290
Employed in California
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Computer and Information Systems Managers
inComputer and Information Systems Managers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $291,660 | $219,860 | $319,540 | 19,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $221,810 | $182,810 | — | 26,640 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $200,790 | $158,970 | — | 760 |
| San Diego, CA | $193,370 | $155,780 | $230,160 | 7,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $191,410 | $154,930 | $227,020 | 24,260 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $190,590 | $152,300 | $226,240 | 270 |
| Hanford, CA | $174,150 | $132,880 | — | 60 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $171,930 | $133,680 | $217,950 | 430 |
| Napa, CA | $170,760 | $138,890 | $201,680 | 110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $166,580 | $134,430 | $208,770 | 210 |
| Riverside, CA | $165,760 | $128,920 | $206,420 | 2,510 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $165,330 | $126,550 | $205,340 | 230 |
| Salinas, CA | $163,890 | $127,550 | $199,680 | 210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,710 | $142,080 | $206,470 | 4,230 |
| Stockton, CA | $160,790 | $126,430 | $204,240 | 390 |
| Redding, CA | $160,560 | $120,840 | $186,850 | 130 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $159,210 | $120,350 | $202,530 | 460 |
| Merced, CA | $158,700 | $125,620 | $197,020 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $158,200 | $123,490 | $198,520 | 250 |
| Visalia, CA | $147,030 | $116,150 | $183,270 | 150 |
| El Centro, CA | $146,670 | $119,930 | $167,430 | 60 |
| Yuba City, CA | $145,890 | $118,100 | $176,900 | 60 |
| Chico, CA | $135,610 | $108,210 | $169,120 | 130 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $135,500 | $106,910 | $171,820 | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $134,920 | $112,770 | $196,300 | 140 |
| Fresno, CA | $134,710 | $114,150 | $175,650 | 610 |
| North Coast Region of California | $128,320 | $102,060 | $168,180 | 130 |