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Manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$79,076
Average $79,076
Low $41,068
High $152,262

The average salary for a manager is $79,076 per year in the United States. 17.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
J&M Management
 
$480,000per year
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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$405,667per year
CITY OF PASADENA
 
$402,500per year
CITY OF HAYWARD
 
$382,315per year
City of West Hollywood
 
$381,144per year
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
 
$380,054per year

Highest paying cities for Managers near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $114,477 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $114,144 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $109,381 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $106,557 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $106,429 per year

Where can a Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Managers in different locations
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