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Construction Manager Salary in California (2026)
$64.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,974/year ($7,831/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $211,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,750 Construction Manager jobs in California (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Construction Manager salary of $133,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,974 — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
| Gross (median) | $133,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,692 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,187 |
| California state income tax | −$8,307 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,974 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in California?
- The median Construction Manager salary in California is $133,160 per year ($64.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,780 and $168,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in California?
- On the median salary of $133,160, a single filer in California takes home about $93,974 per year ($7,831 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 34,750 Construction Manager jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.