Salesforce Administrator Jobs in California

Salesforce Administrator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS companies, with openings at every level from entry-level admin to senior platform lead. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce itself, Workday, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large operations and run Salesforce-powered businesses at scale. Configuration, flow automation, and integration work with platforms like MuleSoft and Slack are the most in-demand specialties across California listings right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerBD
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring10
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Redwood Trust
Salesforce Administrator
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Redwood Trust
Added 2d ago
Salesforce Administrator
Redwood Trust
Irvine, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $165k/yr
201-500

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BD
Salesforce CPQ Administrator / Analyst
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BD
Added 2d ago
Salesforce CPQ Administrator / Analyst
BD
San Diego, California
Data Analytics
Marketing
Performance Marketing
$115k - $184k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Eco Outdoor
Salesforce Administrator - USA
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Eco Outdoor
Added 3d ago
Salesforce Administrator - USA
Eco Outdoor
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$75k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Wildlife Conservation Network
Senior Salesforce Administrator
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Wildlife Conservation Network
Added 6d ago
Senior Salesforce Administrator
Wildlife Conservation Network
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
$100k - $120k/yr
2-10

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Fortinet
Senior Salesforce Administrator
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Fortinet
Added 1w ago
Senior Salesforce Administrator
Fortinet
Sunnyvale, California
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$121k - $148k/yr
10,000+

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Salesforce Administrator Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
4 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
Poway
1 job
Irvine
1 job
Milpitas
1 job
Palo Alto
1 job
San Diego
1 job
Sunnyvale
1 job
El Cerrito
1 job

Salesforce Administrator Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BD
BD1 open role
TriNet
TriNet1 open role
UNISON
UNISON1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in salesforce administrator jobs across California.

  • Active Salesforce Certified Administrator credential from Salesforce is required
  • Experience configuring Salesforce Sales Cloud or Service Cloud in a production org
  • Ability to build and maintain flows, process builder automations, and validation rules
  • Proficiency managing user access, profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing settings
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and customer success
  • Familiarity with data management tools such as Data Loader and deduplication practices

Salesforce Administrator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a salesforce administrator in California?

California does not require a state-issued license to work as a salesforce administrator, so the hiring path runs through the Salesforce Certified Administrator exam offered directly by Salesforce. Most employers expect at least the core Admin credential, which requires passing a single proctored exam. A background in business administration, information systems, or a related field strengthens your application, and many California employers also value hands-on experience in a Salesforce sandbox or Trailhead Superbadge projects.

How much do salesforce administrators make in California?

Salesforce administrators in California earn a median of about $113,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,410 for the lowest 10% to over $178,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire salesforce administrators in California?

Employers hiring salesforce administrators in California right now include BD, TriNet, and UNISON, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's density of enterprise technology, insurance, and healthcare companies means sustained demand across both large corporations and mid-market firms running Salesforce at scale.

Which California cities have the most salesforce administrator jobs?

San Francisco, San Jose, and California have the most salesforce administrator openings in California. San Francisco leads because Salesforce is headquartered there and its ecosystem of partner consultancies and enterprise customers is concentrated in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles and San Diego generate consistent demand through large media, healthcare, and defense contractors that run Salesforce across their sales and service operations.

Are there remote salesforce administrator jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Salesforce administration is a desk-based, platform-driven role that translates well to remote work, since nearly all tasks happen inside a browser-based system. About 63% of salesforce administrator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely California tech and enterprise employers have normalized distributed work. Configuration, user support, and reporting work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a salesforce administrator in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing the Salesforce Certified Administrator credential through Trailhead, Salesforce's own free learning platform, and building a portfolio of sandbox projects to show in interviews. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and PG&E regularly hire junior admins and Salesforce coordinators who come from adjacent roles such as CRM analyst, sales operations coordinator, or business systems analyst. Salesforce's own Trailhead Academy and regional partner consultancies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles also run associate-level programs that place candidates without prior Salesforce employment.

Where can I find and apply to salesforce administrator jobs in California?

You can find and apply to salesforce administrator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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