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Financial Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Financial Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$180,770
Median Annual Salary
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+3.3% vs 2024
$210,490
Mean Salary
$180,770
Median Salary
$86.91
Hourly Rate
93,310 people work as Financial Managers in California
Financial Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Financial Managers in California earn a median salary of $180,770 per year ($15,064/month).
This is 19.9% above the national average of $150,742.
California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Financial Managers pay.
Approximately 93,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Financial Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Complex Problem Solving
4.12
Judgment and Decision Making
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Economics and Accounting
4.67
Customer and Personal Service
4.66
English Language
4.36
Mathematics
4.34
Administration and Management
4.33
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(63.3% of workers)
Salaries for Financial Managers in California range from $101,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $341,670 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $136,030 and $269,990.
How much do Financial Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Financial Managers in California is $180,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $210,490.
What is the salary range for a Financial Managers in California?
Salaries for Financial Managers in California range from $101,820 at the 10th percentile to $341,670 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $136,030 and $269,990.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Managers in California?
Entry-level Financial Managers positions in California typically start around $101,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $136,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Financial Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 93,310 people are employed as Financial Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Financial Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Financial Managers in California is approximately $86.91 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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