Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware Salary in California

$26.2K

$41.5K

$89.8K

$44,877

/year

$21.58

/hour

Computer Hardware Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,473

California

California

$44,877

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    How much does a Computer Hardware make in California?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Hardware 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 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 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 salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Hardware 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 Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Hardware job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Jose, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $8,698 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $10,802 (24.1%) 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 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Oakland, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Hardware role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $55,679

    $26.77

    San Jose

    $53,838

    $25.88

    San Francisco

    $53,575

    $25.76

    Sunnyvale

    $53,369

    $25.66

    Livermore

    $53,339

    $25.64

    Santa Clara

    $52,990

    $25.48

    Martinez

    $52,980

    $25.47

    Santa Clara County

    $52,955

    $25.46

    Santa Cruz

    $52,506

    $25.24

    Oakland

    $52,224

    $25.11

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Hardware Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Hardware job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $44877 state average for Computer Hardware jobs.

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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 salary in California as of September 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 jobs, with Berkeley leading at $55,679 annually.