Cost Manager Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Cost Manager make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Cost Manager salary in Los Angeles, CA is $146,237 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $129,045 and $164,452. 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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Project Cost Manager - Northwest

Clayco - Boardman , OR

... Project Cost Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Senior Cost Manager

Scenario Cockram - Hillsboro , OR

The Senior Cost Manager plays a vital role in project success by monitoring and controlling project costs and schedules. You'll work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects stay on budget ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 26 days ago

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend - Los Angeles , CA

Job Description Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor with experience developing and maintaining all aspects of cost management to work with our Southern California ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago

Project Controls Specialist (Cost Analyst)

Yang Management, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Ensure implementation of BuildLACCD policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources * Provide interface support and respond to all College ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Project Controls Specialist - Cost Analyst

PM2CM, Inc. - Monterey Park , CA

Ensure implementation of District's policies, procedures and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources * Provide interface support and respond to all College ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Project Controls Cost Analyst (00329)

PMA Consultants Careers - Alhambra , CA

Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources. * Provide interface support and respond to all College requests ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

What does a Cost Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Cost Manager

Assists with the development and onboarding process as it pertains to incoming plant accountants at the 8 plant locations network wide.

December 04, 2022

Provide direction and oversight to Field Team Operations (FTO) Site Managers and team leads on spend plans, budgets, and Earned Value Metrics to manage their respective accounts.

December 09, 2022

Demonstrated ability to teach, train, and develop staff both from a technical perspective as well as in professionalism and professional skills such as time management, polished communication, etc.

January 08, 2023

Review requests for quotations from customers and gather all necessary information required to size and select appropriate equipment components and assemblies.

January 31, 2023

Act as primary Earned Value point of contact for the PM by analyzing program data and metrics to determine control account performance.

March 04, 2023

Develop a cost summary for the entire project, which includes the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and any additional costs that may affect the project.

March 30, 2023

Leadership responsibilities will involve leading a team-based environment where success will be defined by excelling in cost oversight, monitoring of work assignments, priorities, and routine problem solving for the Mission.

April 02, 2023

Manages the ongoing development, theory, and organization of the Cost Accounting and Continuous Improvement systems for the health network, including the addition of new hospitals and practices to the system.

April 07, 2023

Support the activities of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely analysis and presentation of financial reports, including flash reporting.

April 22, 2023

Requires a related university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Cost Manager in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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129045

164452

146237

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

136673

183204

157271

What is the average salary for Cost Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cost Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Cost Manager ranges from $129,045 to $164,452 with the average base salary of $146,237. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,673 to $183,204 with the average total cash compensation of $157,271.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$146,237	$129,045 - $164,452
Bonus	$11,035	$7,627 - $18,752
Total Pay	$157,271	$136,673 - $183,204

* 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.

Cost Manager Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,053 - $165,737	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,053 - $165,737	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,053 - $165,737	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,053 - $165,737	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,446 - $164,963	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,914 - $165,560	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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