Management Salaries (2024)
Compare salaries across 6 management roles. National median pay, total employment, and links to city-by-city breakdowns.
Management Roles by Salary
| Rank | Role | SOC Code | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing Manager | 11-2021 | $163,473 | 225,460 |
| 2 | Sales Manager | 11-2022 | $150,969 | 310,650 |
| 3 | Human Resources Manager | 11-3121 | $150,397 | 103,350 |
| 4 | General and Operations Manager | 11-1021 | $118,649 | 1,500,570 |
| 5 | Management Analyst | 13-1111 | $106,785 | 455,300 |
| 6 | Market Research Analyst | 13-1161 | $83,893 | 456,160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying management role is Marketing Manager with a national median salary of $163,473. This is based on 2024 BLS occupational wage data across all tracked metro areas.
There are approximately 3,051,490 management positions across 6 roles tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average median salary across all management roles is $129,028.
Management roles have an average median salary of $129,028. The highest paid role (Marketing Manager) earns $163,473, while the lowest starts at $83,893. Pay varies significantly by specific role, city, and experience level.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Roles grouped by BLS occupational category.