Computer Hardware Networking

Computer Hardware Networking Salary in California

$26.2K

$41.5K

$89.8K

$44,877

/year

$21.58

/hour

Computer Hardware Networking Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,473

California

California

$44,877

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    How much does a Computer Hardware Networking make in California?

    As of Aug 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Hardware Networking in California is $44,877 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.58 an hour. This is the equivalent of $863/week or $3,739/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $89,808 and as low as $26,153, the majority of Computer Hardware Networking salaries currently range between $33,600 (25th percentile) to $44,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,161 annually in California. The average pay range for a Computer Hardware Networking varies little (about 11300), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Hardware Networking salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Hardware Networking jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Hardware Networking Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Hardware Networking job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Buenaventura, , with Coarsegold, and Berkeley, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, beats the average in California by $10,802 (24.1%), and San Buenaventura, furthers that trend with another $33,757 (75.2%) above the $44,877 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Hardware Networking appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Additionally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies as much as 39% between San Buenaventura, and Inverness, , suggesting a strong potential for positive wage variance in a Computer Hardware Networking role. Cost of living should also be factored in when balancing location and salary.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Buenaventura

    $78,634

    $37.80

    Coarsegold

    $75,006

    $36.06

    Berkeley

    $55,679

    $26.77

    Santa Clara

    $53,405

    $25.68

    Sunnyvale

    $53,369

    $25.66

    Livermore

    $53,339

    $25.64

    San Jose

    $53,294

    $25.62

    San Francisco

    $53,124

    $25.54

    Santa Clara County

    $52,955

    $25.46

    Inverness

    $52,692

    $25.33

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Hardware Networking Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Hardware Networking job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $44877 state average for Computer Hardware Networking jobs.

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    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

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    $85,342

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    $80,988

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    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Computer Hardware Networking salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $33,600 to $63,161 annually, with the California average at $44,877 per year or $21.58 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Computer Hardware Networking jobs, with San Buenaventura leading at $78,634 annually.