Human Resources Manager California
Human Resources Manager salary in California
Typical pay
$158,200a year
Most Human Resources Managers earn $123k to $198k a year
From 220 current job postings, updated Nov 9, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Human Resources Manager salary in California is $158,200 a year. Most job postings pay $122,500 to $197,500. From 220 current job postings, updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in California
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$158k typical, most $123k to $198k
| San Jose, CA | $193k | $166k to $217k | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $175k | $145k to $212k | 65 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153k | $113k to $193k | 72 |
| San Diego, CA | $153k | $107k to $197k | 21 |
| Sacramento, CA | $140k | $130k to $153k | 10 |
| Riverside, CA | $125k | $115k to $150k | 12 |
| Bakersfield, CA | – | – | 1 |
| El Centro, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Fresno, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Modesto, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Napa, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Oxnard, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Redding, CA | – | – | 0 |
| Salinas, CA | – | – | 1 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | – | – | 0 |
| Santa Maria, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Stockton, CA | – | – | 4 |
| Vallejo, CA | – | – | 3 |
| Visalia, CA | – | – | 1 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 0 job postings
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- Experienced 67 job postings$100k $133k
Typical: $113k
- Senior 49 job postings$150k $200k
Typical: $178k
- Lead or manager 70 job postings$163k $238k
Typical: $198k
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Lead or manager: most postings pay $163k to $238k a year, typically $198k.
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How much does a Human Resources Manager make in California?
Employers hiring now typically offer $158,200 a year for Human Resources Manager roles in California. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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