As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Location Manager in California is $144,983, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,788 weekly, or $12,082 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Location Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Location Manager in California vary widely, spanning from $112,923 to $187,168. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($128,202) and 75th percentile ($167,064), while top earners (90th percentile) make $187,168 per year. This $38,862 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Sales and Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Location Manager often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Location Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Location Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Location Manager Salary $112,923 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Location Manager Salary $128,202 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Location Manager Salary $144,983 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Location Manager Salary $167,064 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Location Manager Salary $187,168 CA September 01, 2026
25% $128,202 10% $112,923 90% $187,168 75% $167,064 $144,983 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Location Manager ?

The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for finding and securing locations to be used, obtaining all fire, police and other governmental permits, and coordinating the logistics for the production to complete its work. They are also the public face of the production, and responsible for addressing issues that arise due to the production's impact on the community....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $146,442 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $155,685 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $156,094 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $151,167 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $147,695 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $155,698 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $149,931 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $146,815 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $177,324 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $172,439 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree