Office Manager Salaries in Redwood City, CA

The average salary for an Office Manager is USD 84,214 per year in Redwood City, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 39712 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Office Manager employees in Redwood City, CA.

The highest salary for an Office Manager in Redwood City, CA is USD 108,035 per year.

The lowest salary for an Office Manager in Redwood City, CA is USD 66,138 per year.

Office manager jobs offer insider access to a variety of professions. While base pay is modest, the role provides the opportunity for well-organized individuals with a high school diploma to see behind the scenes of their chosen field through a support role. Candidates can increase their pay by gaining work experience, working for private-sector firms rather than non-profits or government agencies, or upskilling through community college courses.

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Around 67% of office managers are satisfied with the salary they make currently. In addition to their base salary, some office managers earn annual bonuses. Often, they can make a higher salary by earning a bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.

Office managers can make a higher salary by earning a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or a related field if they don't currently have one. Certifications or classes in commonly used systems like Microsoft Office can also help an office manager move into a higher position and earn more. Most office managers already have relevant experience in an administrative role, and as they gain more experience and demonstrate their expertise in the role, they can expect their salary to increase. Because salaries vary by location, moving to a place where their skills are in higher demand can also increase pay.

Before searching for a new office manager job or setting up a meeting to ask about a raise, the first thing you need to do is research the average salary of office managers in your area with your experience and in your industry. If you're asking for a raise, try to negotiate 10% to 20% above the average. Remember that you may be countered with an offer between your requested amount and the initial offer or your current salary. Factor that into the amount you request next. Review any recent performance evaluations before the meeting about a raise, so you know what to expect in the discussion.

About 66.67% of Office Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $11,521 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Office Manager in Redwood City, CA as a good salary.

Office Manager professionals in Redwood City, CA have a wide total pay range, between $53,247 and $134,566 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $84,214 following the average career path of an Office Manager.