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The estimated total pay for a Production Manager is $65,061 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,295 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 $5,766 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.
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Job Title | Salary |
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Production Manager | $65,061 /yr |
Senior Production Manager | $97,011 /yr |
Lead Production Manager | $85,759 /yr |
For a Production Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Production Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Microsoft and SLB.
For Production Manager in United States
1 | $178,102 | ||
2 | Microsoft | $159,670 | |
3 | SLB | $158,264 | |
4 | Apple | $155,715 | |
5 | Amazon | $139,572 | |
6 | Netflix | $138,954 | |
7 | What's Up? Media | $133,117 | |
8 | The Clorox Company | $130,878 | |
9 | GE Aerospace | $129,684 | |
10 | Industrial Light & Magic | $127,348 |
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Job Title | Salary |
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Production Manager | $65,061 /yr |
Senior Production Manager | $97,011 /yr |
Lead Production Manager | $85,759 /yr |
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For a Production Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Production Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $139,263, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $137,990, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $124,569, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $108,872, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $103,425.
12% Higher than other industries
What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?
Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.
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The national average salary for a Production Manager is $59,295 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Production Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 10384 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Production Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Production Manager in United States is $90,026 per year.
The lowest salary for a Production Manager in United States is $39,054 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Production Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Production Manager.
Salaries for production managers are on par with other industrial production leaders. Earning a certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) or from various levels of Six Sigma (a set of management techniques designed to reduce the frequency of errors) may increase a candidate’s job options and pay. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and some relevant work experience in a plant setting is typically required. Candidates with more than the minimum experience can often expect higher compensation.
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The salary of a production manager varies, but around 70% are happy with the amount they make. On top of a production manager's regular salary, potential bonuses and profit sharing can provide an additional $5,766.20 in pay.
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The amount you'll make varies over time throughout your career and depends on experience, skills, and education. If you choose to follow a [typical production manager career path](https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/how-to-become-production-manager_KO14,32.htm), you can expect to make between $42,398.67 and $100,578.16, with an average salary of approximately $59,295.03. After 2 to 4 years following the typical production manager career path, you may want to take the next step and apply for Senior Production Manager roles.
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Do you want to make a higher salary as a production manager? Here's how to make yourself a great candidate for naturally high-paying roles. In terms of education, it's a good idea to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Business Administration or Manufacturing Management, and perhaps a master's degree in Operations Management. To stand out more, try getting a professional certification, like the Planning and Inventory Management certification offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management. You should also ensure that you're proficient in Microsoft Office, and that you have experience in managing a team. Finally, practice soft skills such as communication and self-organization.
Knowing how to negotiate a higher salary is an important skill to learn. Whether you've just started browsing production manager jobs or want a raise in your current role, here's what to do. First, research what figure to ask for. When making this decision, browse job listings and identify what others with your qualifications and experience are making. If you're not sure, 10% is a good figure to ask for. Next, make a list of the evidence you want to present during the negotiation. This could be qualifications or certifications you've gained, professional successes, and anything you feel makes you stand out as a candidate.