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Design Manager salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 34 open job postings for Design Manager roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.
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- Median base pay$170,000a year
- Typical range$152,500–$185,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$210,100and above
- Postings34with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Design Manager postings in California
- Design Manager, Rail + TransitIntroba · Los Angeles, CA · $160K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
- Design ManagerOveraa · Richmond, CA · $150K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Design ManagerSymons Fire Protection · San Diego, CA · $135K–$205K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Design Manager - ArchitectureBespoke Careers · Oakland, CA · $120K–$135K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Design Manager, Rail + TransitIntroba · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Design Manager make in California?
The median posted base pay for Design Manager jobs in California is $170K a year, from 34 job postings with pay at 22 companies.
What is the typical Design Manager pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $153K–$186K. The top 10% list $210K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Design Manager jobs?
The median here is $170K, against $156K across all 324 postings for the role.
How many Design Manager jobs in California list pay?
34 open postings at 22 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.