Computer and Information Systems Manager Salary in Santa Maria, CA
Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area earn a median $207,760 a year — 19% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $136,849 take-home, or $11,404 a month.
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- Federal income tax$38,596
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$3,082
- California income tax$15,092
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$2,701
- Take-home pay$136,849
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 9.30% state
Computer and Information Systems Manager pay by experience in Santa Maria, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $130,950 | $62.96 | $91,119 | $7,593 |
| 25th percentile | $167,790 | $80.67 | $112,394 | $9,366 |
| Median (50th) | $207,760 | $99.88 | $136,849 | $11,404 |
| 75th percentile | $256,480+ | $123.31 | $164,479 | $13,707 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $282,620+ | $135.88 | $178,560 | $14,880 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $207,760 buys in Santa Maria, CA
Prices in Santa Maria, CA are 8.8% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.51× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer and information systems manager's $136,849 take-home pay has the buying power of $125,783 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Computer and Information Systems Manager jobs are about as common in Santa Maria, CA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.81).
Best-paying cities for computer and information systems managers, adjusted for cost of living
Santa Maria, CA ranks #36 of 123 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $239,200+ | $183,265 | $165,967 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $214,680 | $159,739 | $143,737 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $214,960 | $149,417 | $138,009 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $206,260 | $145,170 | $137,992 |
| 5 | Fort Collins, CO | $195,190 | $137,461 | $135,928 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $203,340 | $143,148 | $135,324 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $176,990 | $132,239 | $134,847 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $192,400 | $135,504 | $134,553 |
| 36 | Santa Maria, CA | $207,760 | $136,849 | $125,783 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 123 metros →
Computer and Information Systems Manager salaries elsewhere in California
- San Jose, CA — $239,200+
- San Francisco, CA — $232,890
- San Diego, CA — $206,740
- Los Angeles, CA — $204,370
- Riverside, CA — $176,320
- Sacramento, CA — $165,270
- Fresno, CA — $148,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer and information systems manager make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median computer and information systems manager salary in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $207,760 a year, or about $99.88 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $167,790 and $239,200+.
What is a computer and information systems manager’s take-home pay in Santa Maria, CA?
On the median $207,760 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $136,849 a year ($11,404 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $17,793 in California taxes in 2026.
Is Santa Maria, CA a good place to work as a computer and information systems manager?
Pay here is 19% above the national median of $175,140. Local prices are 8.8% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $125,783 would in a typical U.S. city. Santa Maria, CA ranks #36 of 123 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer and information systems manager afford rent in Santa Maria, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Santa Maria, CA is $2,746 a month ($3,124 for two bedrooms) — 24% of a median computer and information systems manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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