Plant manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Plant Manager is $118,813 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 5.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Plant Manager salaries typically range between a low of $78,280 and a high of $180,334 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Plant Manager include Dubuque, IA at $145,626 per year, Chico, CA at $140,376 per year, and Decatur, IL at $130,398 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Plant Manager include Cheer Pack North America ($500,000 per year) and Newell Brands ($318,300 per year).