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City Manager Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for City Managers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$159,000
Annual in CA
$76.4/hr
Hourly Rate
$13,250
Monthly
$3,058
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$159,000
California
$115,000
National Median
+$44,000 (+38%) vs. national
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