Computer Operator Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Computer Operator make in San Francisco, CA? The average Computer Operator salary in San Francisco, CA is $61,603 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $53,676 and $71,366. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Computer Operator?

A Computer Operator is a role in IT which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly. The job of a Computer Operator as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics is to "monitor and control ... and respond to ... enter commands ... set controls on computer and peripheral devices. This Excludes Data Entry."...

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Computer Operator

Altum Solutions - Seattle , WA

Lead Computer Operator Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite daily with rotating shifts) Duration: Immediate - 12/20/24 with possible conversion Rate: $40 Overview: The Lead Computer Operator role is pivotal ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Computer Operator II

OT Training Solutions - Tacoma , WA

Perform PMCS and Operator-level repairs as required, report maintenance issues to appropriate repair facility. * Shall ship weapon system training devices to the appropriate repair facility when ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Computer Operator II

Saalex Solutions Inc. - Ridgecrest , CA

Under general supervision, a Computer Operator II sets up, operates, and monitors complex computer operations and peripheral equipment, which is used to process business, engineering, or scientific ...

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Machine Operator

Reischling Press, Inc. - Seattle , WA

Operate mechanical or computer-operated equipment with precision and accuracy. * Prepare machinery for daily use and conduct regular inspections for safety and performance. * Train other team members ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 69 days ago

Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator

Saxon Aerospace USA - Woodinville , WA

Prepare to set-up job (e.g., production orders, first lots and tool tryouts) or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, tie-in sheets, operator's or setup documents, blueprints or CATIA ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

CAD Operator

Opti-Fit - Rancho Cordova , CA

This position is for a skilled AutoCAD drafter to generate solid and surface CAD models for our clients using AutoCAD. You will be responsible for working with the sales department capturing the ...

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What does a Computer Operator do?

Common responsibilities of a Computer Operator

Assist business units, iSeries Administration, Application Support and Programming Support with testing of application processes.

September 24, 2022

Communicate with operators from previous and following shifts about procedure status and priority, printer performance, and other operational issues.

October 19, 2022

Create incidents and trouble tickets in various ticketing tools and keep them updated until resolution and/or until it is handed off to another team.

November 11, 2022

Follow the correct escalation procedures within Computer Operations and other Departments who are inter-dependent.

February 19, 2023

Monitor and execute adhoc batch processing on 400 OS platform using the native AS400 command line and customer created screens, or via the IBM Job Scheduler, the Advanced IBM Job Scheduler and ROBOT scheduling tools.

February 20, 2023

Understand and utilize communication and work tools (phone, e-mail, turnover tools, fax, client training tools, other client specific work tools, etc.

March 04, 2023

Enter commands as appropriate to computer systems for such duties as restarting or cancelling job processes, resetting passwords, or terminating user sessions.

March 05, 2023

Support the integration of additional data types and parameters to accurately represent and display aircraft, vehicles, targets, weapons, structures, ships, threats and other air/land/sea/subsurface/space entities required to support combat training operations.

March 11, 2023

Requires three (3) years of experience in operating computers and computer peripheral equipment.

March 24, 2023

Provide technical support for computers, servers and networks, to include technical support to end-user notifications of systems outages or problems on computers systems, VOIP phones, networks, wide area connectivity, software applications, peripherals, and scanners.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Computer Operator in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Computer Operator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Operator in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Computer Operator ranges from $53,676 to $71,366 with the average base salary of $61,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,414 to $72,656 with the average total cash compensation of $62,512.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,603	$53,676 - $71,366
Bonus	$910	$737 - $1,289
Total Pay	$62,512	$54,414 - $72,656

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Computer Operator Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,676 - $71,366	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,388 - $69,654	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,388 - $69,654	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,309 - $64,230	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,302 - $69,539	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,733 - $64,793	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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