Supply ChainUpdated Q1 2026

Sourcing Manager Salary
in Los Angeles, CA

Find, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and risk. Median salary in Los Angeles: $153K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$153K
per year
Take-home: $93K

Salary range in Los Angeles

Entry level (25th)$117,000
Median (50th)$153,000
Senior (75th)$189,000
Top earner (90th)$234,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Los Angeles

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

30% premium vs national median

Sourcing Managers in Los Angeles earn approximately 30% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $35,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Los Angeles's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Los Angeles's cost-of-living index (163), the median Sourcing Manager salary buys the equivalent of $93,865 in a US-average-cost city. That's $24,135 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

9.3% state tax = $14,229/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $14,229 per year at the median salary. A Sourcing Manager relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Key facts for Los Angeles

Median salary
$153K
annual
Take-home pay
$93K
after fed/state tax
COL index
163
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,600
per month
YoY growth
+4%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Los Angeles Sourcing Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $153K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Los Angeles

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Sourcing Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$128K$139K$151K$162K$173K201920212023202520272029
2026
$157K
projected
2027
$161K
projected
2028
$165K
projected
2029
$169K
projected
2030
$173K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$153,000+$0
2028 projected$153,000+$0
2029 projected$153,000+$0
2030 projected$153,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Sourcing Manager Salary in Los Angeles, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Sourcing Manager salary in Los Angeles, CA is $153,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Los Angeles–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Sourcing Manager in Los Angeles

Entry-level Sourcing Managers in Los Angeles with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $117,000 and $153,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $153,000 to $189,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $189,000 to $234,000 or more.

Cost of living in Los Angeles for Sourcing Managers

Los Angeles has a cost of living index of 163 compared to the US national average of 100. Los Angeles's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Sourcing Manager

Bachelor's degree. 50% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Sourcing Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Los Angeles (current)$153K163
San Diego$148K148
San Jose$171K210
San Francisco$177K224
Fresno$112K102
Sacramento$139K128