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IT Manager Salary in California (2026)
$104.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $146,140/year ($12,178/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $129,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $170,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $218,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $293,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $325,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 94,720 IT Manager jobs in California (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median IT Manager salary of $218,290 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 $146,140 — an effective tax rate of 33.1%.
| Gross (median) | $218,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$41,157 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,769 |
| California state income tax | −$16,224 |
| Take-home (annual) | $146,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,178 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Manager make in California?
- The median IT Manager salary in California is $218,290 per year ($104.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $170,240 and $293,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in California?
- On the median salary of $218,290, a single filer in California takes home about $146,140 per year ($12,178 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 33.1%.
- How many IT Manager jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 94,720 IT 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.