Manager Salary in 2026
How Much Do Managers Make?
Managers earn a median annual salary of $136,550 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $68,860 at the 10th percentile to $227,590 at the 90th percentile — a range of $158,730. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $172,380.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,860 |
| 25th percentile | $100,010 |
| Median (50th) | $136,550 |
| 75th percentile | $179,190 |
| 90th percentile | $227,590 |
Manager Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusettstop | $172,380 |
| District of Columbia | $171,910 |
| California | $170,740 |
| Delaware | $170,310 |
| Washington | $165,080 |
| Colorado | $164,010 |
| New Jersey | $163,630 |
| Virginia | $162,610 |
| New York | $161,360 |
| Minnesota | $158,680 |
| Connecticut | $149,690 |
| Maryland | $148,680 |
| Rhode Island | $147,240 |
| New Hampshire | $142,650 |
| Illinois | $134,810 |
| Texas | $133,070 |
| Michigan | $133,040 |
| Arizona | $132,040 |
| North Carolina | $131,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $129,170 |
| Iowa | $127,680 |
| New Mexico | $127,060 |
| Ohio | $126,600 |
| West Virginia | $126,250 |
| Oklahoma | $124,800 |
| Oregon | $124,190 |
| Maine | $123,950 |
| Vermont | $123,930 |
| Alaska | $123,160 |
| Kentucky | $123,010 |
| Hawaii | $122,520 |
| Georgia | $120,810 |
| South Carolina | $120,640 |
| Kansas | $118,310 |
| North Dakota | $118,010 |
| Wyoming | $117,060 |
| Missouri | $117,050 |
| Alabama | $116,830 |
| Nebraska | $114,050 |
| South Dakota | $111,630 |
| Idaho | $107,800 |
| Montana | $105,840 |
| Wisconsin | $105,690 |
| Florida | $102,670 |
| Louisiana | $100,890 |
| Nevada | $99,590 |
| Mississippi | $97,780 |
| Tennessee | $88,110 |
| Arkansas | $84,610 |
| Indiana | $79,080 |
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Manager Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$68,860 – $100,010 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$136,550 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$179,190 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $227,590+ |
How to Earn More as a Manager
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Managers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $215,120 — $78,570 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($179,190) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 11-9199.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.