Department Manager Salary in California

The average Department Manager salary in California is $43,750 — +$8,750 compared to the national average.

32 open positions in California
$43,750
Median Salary
$25,000 - $74,125
Salary Range (p10-p90)
+$8,750
vs. National Average

Department Manager Salary by Experience in California

Entry
$45,000
Mid
$37,500
Senior
$51,250

Salary grows 14% from Entry ($45,000) to Senior ($51,250) in California.

Union vs. Non-Union Department Manager Salary in California

Union
$35,429
Based on 7 data points
Non-Union
$48,170
Based on 25 data points

Union Department Managers in California earn -26% ($12,741) less than non-union workers.

Department Manager Jobs in California

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How We Calculate Department Manager Salaries in California

Our salary data is derived from real job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs that include salary information. We use statistical methods including bootstrap percentile calculations with time-decay weighting to ensure our numbers reflect current market conditions.

  • Data source: Job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs with disclosed salary ranges
  • Methodology: Bootstrap resampling (500 iterations) with 90-day half-life weighting
  • State adjustments: Geographic cost-of-living multipliers applied to national baselines (California: +25%)
  • Update frequency: Data refreshed nightly as new job postings are added

Data quality: Excellent • Based on 608 national salary data points

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