How much does a Manager make?
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$93K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Manager is $93,241 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,254 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,986 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $70K-$126K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Manager | $93,241 /yr |
| Senior Manager | $213,779 /yr |
| Lead Manager | $77,626 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Manager in United States. Employers include VMware, Splunk and Palo Alto Networks.
Top Paying Companies
For Manager in United States
| 1 | VMware | $284,872 | |
| 2 | Splunk | $277,483 | |
| 3 | Palo Alto Networks | $268,442 | |
| 4 | $263,087 | ||
| 5 | Workday | $260,036 | |
| 6 | Stripe | $259,136 | |
| 7 | NVIDIA | $256,951 | |
| 8 | AppDynamics | $252,875 | |
| 9 | Meta | $252,557 | |
| 10 | Autodesk | $252,199 |
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What is the total pay trajectory for Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Manager | $93,241 /yr |
| Senior Manager | $213,779 /yr |
| Lead Manager | $77,626 /yr |
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Manager Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Manager in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $145,208, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $144,426, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $144,129, Information Technology with a median total pay of $128,950, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $126,992.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$144,426
34% Higher than other industries
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Manager are SpaceX, Blue Origin, and SSL.
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What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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Manager pay FAQ
The average salary for a Manager is $93,241 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 288404 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Manager in United States is $126,474 per year.
The lowest salary for a Manager in United States is $69,931 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Manager.
Pay for managers varies widely, since the job title encompasses many possible industries and responsibilities. Managers are typically paid at a premium to more junior team members, as compensation for their additional work training, supervising and coaching other employees. Managers can increase their pay by progressing into executive-level positions such as vice president (VP), senior vice president (SVP), chief executive officer (CEO), chief operating officer (COO) or chief strategy officer (CSO).
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Around 68% of managers reported being happy with their current salary. Many managers make around $8,986.38 in additional pay every year, which can include bonuses and profit sharing throughout the year. Overtime pay can also contribute, though some managers are salaried.
While managers work in a variety of industries, it can be difficult to switch to a very different field. Deciding which one you want to work in early in your career can help you make more money over time. A degree isn't required by all companies, but earning a bachelor's or graduate degree in a related field, such as business, can open up higher-paying positions. A Master's of Business Administration is a common degree, and some companies even require it. Soft skills, such as leadership or motivating and training employees, can also help you make more over time as a manager, both in higher commissions and salary.
Searching for a new manager job and asking for a raise at your current position are the two main ways to make more money in the short term as a manager. Before doing either, research the market rate of a manager in your industry and area and with your experience. This will help you determine how good your current salary is and make it easier to filter vacancies offering low pay.
No matter which you decide on, frame the conversation positively. At the beginning, try saying something such as, "I am excited to work with this company," or "I'm grateful for all the opportunities the company has given me."