Salary distribution
Where California financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Financial Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 440 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 | 67 | $133,619 |
| Level II — qualified | 108 | $186,035 |
| Level III — experienced | 65 | $236,371 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 74 | $289,264 |
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 | 6 | $188,500 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | Tax Senior Manager | 6 | $204,822 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Senior Manager, Finance | 5 | $165,607 |
| KPMG LLP | Director | 5 | $377,400 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Finance Manager, RL Operations | 5 | $229,000 |
| Apple Inc. | Finance Manager | 5 | $186,035 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | Sr Manager, Internal Audit | 4 | $195,200 |
| Chime Financial, Inc. | Senior Manager, Credit Risk | 4 | $236,371 |
| DoorDash, Inc. | Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy | 4 | $174,574 |
| Atlantic Global Risk LLC | Senior Vice President | 4 | $272,334 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Controller at Airbyte, Inc.$188,427San FranciscoDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-504098
- Fund Controller, Vice President at StepStone Group LP$175,275La JollaDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493354
- Director of Finance Operations & Systems Strategy at Boyett Petroleum$201,115ModestoDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492129
- Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting at Notion Labs, Inc.$265,000San FranciscoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488710
- Financial Manager at Genovo Corporation$108,451UplandDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25350-484779
- Manager III, Finance at Amazon.com Services LLC$165,607SunnyvaleDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477635
- SVP Acquisitions and Asset Management at Brasa Capital Management LP$180,000Los AngelesDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-479727
- Senior Strategic Finance Manager at Go1 USA LLC$191,360San FranciscoDecided Dec 18, 2025I-203-25345-474916
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.
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 247 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Manager, Finance at a median of $186,035.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager, Finance | Amazon.com Services LLC | 59 | $186,035 |
| Director | Shoreham Partners Group LLC | 36 | $246,607 |
| Vice President | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 36 | $241,250 |
| Finance Manager | Meta Platforms, Inc | 26 | $185,685 |
| Controller | Attainment Holdco LLC | 20 | $223,454 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Talmera USA Inc. | 16 | $267,500 |
| Director of Finance | Joshua Tree National Park Association | 12 | $172,289 |
| Financial Manager | Genovo Corporation | 11 | $150,000 |
| Managing Director | LionTree LLC | 10 | $325,000 |
| Portfolio Manager | Camden Asset Management, L.P. | 8 | $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 429 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $236,371.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | PayPal, Inc. | 119 | $236,371 |
| Technology and software | Meta Platforms, Inc | 107 | $210,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Tax LLP | 71 | $208,000 |
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 61 | $186,035 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 27 | $170,000 |
| Real estate | AIR LEASE CORPORATION | 18 | $176,500 |
| Education | Attainment Holdco LLC | 8 | $163,657 |
| Energy and utilities | Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. | 6 | $221,727 |
| Healthcare | United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley | 4 | $131,903 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Soka Gakkai International-USA | 3 | $162,600 |
| Media and entertainment | Lake Tahoe Lakers LLC | 3 | $97,614 |
| 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 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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$218,920
- San Francisco$211,730
- Los Angeles$171,920
- San Diego$168,300
- Sacramento$150,800
- Riverside$144,040
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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 $174,920.
- How does California compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The California median is +9.8% versus the BLS national figure of $159,352.
- 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.