General and Operations Managers Salary in California
General and Operations Managers in California earn a median of $124,390 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($105,770)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,370; the top 10% earn over $293,810. Nationally the range is $50,090 to $253,390.
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General and Operations Managers pay in California
How much do general and operations managers make in California?
The median is $124,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,370 and the top 10% earn over $293,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for general and operations managers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $105,770). Living costs are not included.