Financial Managers in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $136,030 and $269,990, with a median of $180,770.
Financial Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 522 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $200,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 93 | $133,802 |
| Level II — qualified | 150 | $186,580 |
| Level III — experienced | 96 | $240,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 95 | $298,022 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Financial Managers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal, Inc. | Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | 13 | $195,370 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Manager III, Finance | 7 | $154,751 |
| Apple Inc. | Finance Manager | 6 | $186,035 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | Tax Senior Manager | 6 | $204,822 |
| eBay Inc. | Manager, Business Development 3 | 6 | $203,940 |
| KPMG LLP | Director | 6 | $339,700 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | Sr Manager, Strategic Finance | 6 | $199,550 |
| AIR LEASE CORPORATION | ASSET MANAGER | 5 | $215,500 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Finance Manager | 5 | $139,056 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Finance Manager | 5 | $229,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Wireless Connectivity Solution Finance Controller at NXP USA, Inc.$221,450San JoseWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-730445
- Director at Lazard Freres & Co. LLC$300,000Los AngelesWage Level IVDecided —I-200-26084-729922
- VP, Strategy & Innovation & Deputy General Mgr., USCM& SSUM at CS Power Systems Inc.$282,500Walnut CreekWage Level IIIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725405
- Tax & Assurance Manager at Safe Harbor LLP$176,000San FranciscoWage Level IDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722384
- Director - FP&A at PTC Inc.$198,172San RamonWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723701
- Senior Managing Director, Infrastructure at Greystar Management Services, LLC$489,250CulverWage Level IVDecided Mar 27, 2026I-203-26079-719417
- Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Enphase Energy, Inc.$188,427FremontWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26079-717223
- Berry Finance Manager at Driscoll's, Inc.$136,074WatsonvilleWage Level IDecided Mar 26, 2026I-201-26078-715896
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Financial Managers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Financial Managers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 290 certified offers. The most common variant is Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at a median of $186,035.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis | PayPal, Inc. | 76 | $186,035 |
| Director | KPMG LLP | 48 | $252,635 |
| Vice President | EVERCORE PARTNERS SERVICES EAST LLC | 38 | $244,000 |
| Finance Manager | Apple Inc. | 28 | $179,955 |
| Controller | ALPINE CORPORATION | 22 | $211,727 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Talmera USA Inc. | 20 | $225,000 |
| Financial Manager | Applied Materials, Inc | 13 | $167,500 |
| Director of Finance | Joshua Tree National Park Association | 12 | $182,883 |
| Managing Director | LionTree LLC | 11 | $325,000 |
| Portfolio Manager | NIPUN CAPITAL, LP | 9 | $200,000 |
| Tax Senior Manager | Deloitte Tax LLP | 7 | $194,643 |
| Accounting Manager | Khosla Ventures, LLC | 6 | $159,472 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Financial Managers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 510 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $230,686.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | PayPal, Inc. | 142 | $230,686 |
| Technology and software | Uber Technologies, Inc. | 118 | $210,000 |
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 80 | $186,035 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Tax LLP | 80 | $200,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 38 | $177,287 |
| Real estate | AIR LEASE CORPORATION | 20 | $188,000 |
| Education | Attainment Holdco LLC | 9 | $150,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Brightmark LLC | 7 | $223,454 |
| Healthcare | Adventist Health System/West | 6 | $138,988 |
| Media and entertainment | BFTV INC. | 5 | $107,120 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Conservation International | 3 | $162,600 |
| Government and public sector | Employment Services LLC | 1 | $300,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Breadfast, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.
- 02
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- 03
Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.
- 04
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
- 05
Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
- 06
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- 07
Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.
- 08
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+14.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for financial managers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$225,280
- San Francisco$216,150
- Los Angeles$175,310
- San Diego$174,210
- Sacramento$163,090
- Riverside$160,230
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Financial Managers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in California is $180,770.
- How does California compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The California median is +8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
- What is the salary range for Financial Managers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $101,820 and the 90th-percentile at $341,670, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Financial Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 14.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Financial Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.