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Assistant Manager salary
Average assistant manager salary
$39,127
How much does an assistant manager make?
The average assistant manager salary in the United States is $39,127. Assistant manager salaries typically range between $23,000 and $64,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for assistant managers is $18.81 per hour.
Assistant manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Assistant managers earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can an Assistant Manager earn more?
Assistant Manager Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level assistant manager | $16,100 | $7.75 |
| Mid-level assistant manager | $24,900 | $11.97 |
| Senior-level assistant manager | $45,100 | $21.70 |
Assistant Manager salary estimates from across the web
Average assistant manager salary by state
The average assistant manager salary in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant manager salary states are Iowa, Montana, and North Dakota.
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Highest paying states for assistant managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $64,135 | $30.83 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $51,517 | $24.77 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $68,399 | $32.88 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $39,104 | $18.80 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $64,228 | $30.88 |
| 6 | Virginia | $47,170 | $22.68 |
| 7 | Delaware | $51,196 | $24.61 |
| 8 | Texas | $39,142 | $18.82 |
| 9 | Ohio | $37,259 | $17.91 |
| 10 | Maryland | $48,886 | $23.50 |
| 11 | California | $45,918 | $22.08 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $59,778 | $28.74 |
| 13 | Alabama | $36,980 | $17.78 |
| 14 | Michigan | $36,167 | $17.39 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $36,294 | $17.45 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $36,165 | $17.39 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $46,200 | $22.21 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $44,514 | $21.40 |
| 19 | Indiana | $34,740 | $16.70 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $35,444 | $17.04 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $33,606 | $16.16 |
| 22 | Colorado | $38,769 | $18.64 |
| 23 | Illinois | $35,842 | $17.23 |
| 24 | Georgia | $35,064 | $16.86 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $32,482 | $15.62 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $34,349 | $16.51 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $35,620 | $17.13 |
| 28 | Arizona | $34,778 | $16.72 |
| 29 | Florida | $34,863 | $16.76 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $36,588 | $17.59 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $31,971 | $15.37 |
| 32 | Maine | $34,381 | $16.53 |
| 33 | Nevada | $34,478 | $16.58 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $29,999 | $14.42 |
| 35 | Washington | $35,487 | $17.06 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $31,871 | $15.32 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $29,142 | $14.01 |
| 38 | Kansas | $30,714 | $14.77 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $35,674 | $17.15 |
| 40 | Missouri | $29,550 | $14.21 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $29,347 | $14.11 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $31,053 | $14.93 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,633 | $13.29 |
| 44 | Oregon | $31,763 | $15.27 |
| 45 | Montana | $28,489 | $13.70 |
| 46 | Iowa | $29,017 | $13.95 |
| 47 | Alaska | $29,488 | $14.18 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $28,344 | $13.63 |
| 49 | Utah | $27,148 | $13.05 |
| 50 | Vermont | $30,850 | $14.83 |
| 51 | Idaho | $25,690 | $12.35 |
Highest paying cities for assistant managers
The highest-paying cities for assistant managers are New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $64,673 | $31.09 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $59,772 | $28.74 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $52,556 | $25.27 |
| 4 | Arlington, VA | $49,451 | $23.77 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $49,349 | $23.73 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $46,624 | $22.42 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $45,847 | $22.04 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $40,243 | $19.35 |
| 9 | Jacksonville, NC | $40,064 | $19.26 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs, CO | $39,137 | $18.82 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $36,523 | $17.56 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge, LA | $36,461 | $17.53 |
| 13 | Oklahoma City, OK | $36,292 | $17.45 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $36,055 | $17.33 |
| 15 | Seattle, WA | $35,492 | $17.06 |
| 16 | Richmond, IN | $35,370 | $17.00 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | $35,265 | $16.95 |
| 18 | Columbus, GA | $35,139 | $16.89 |
| 19 | Portland, ME | $34,962 | $16.81 |
| 20 | Mesa, AZ | $34,764 | $16.71 |
Assistant Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Assistant Manager salary details
An assistant manager's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an assistant manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $39,127 | $3,261 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying assistant manager jobs
The highest paying types of assistant managers are second assistant manager, co-manager, and assistant parts manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Manager | $64,962 | $5,413 | $31.23 | 258,234 |
| Floor Manager | $43,813 | $3,651 | $21.06 | 442,213 |
| Manager | $58,651 | $4,888 | $28.20 | 1,236,194 |
Top companies hiring assistant managers now:
Which companies pay assistant managers the most?
Assistant manager salaries at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant manager salary at companies like Pandora and General Motors are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | $113,427 | $54.53 |
| 2 | Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison | $107,599 | $51.73 |
| 3 | Pandora | $98,193 | $47.21 |
| 4 | General Motors | $92,943 | $44.68 |
| 5 | Synechron | $91,955 | $44.21 |
| 6 | CitiusTech | $88,912 | $42.75 |
| 7 | Infosys Public Service | $88,484 | $42.54 |
| 8 | Persistent Systems | $88,342 | $42.47 |
| 9 | Lloyds Bank | $88,160 | $42.38 |
| 10 | Majesco | $87,931 | $42.27 |
| 11 | Forever 21 | $87,637 | $42.13 |
| 12 | Opera Colorado | $87,518 | $42.08 |
| 13 | Kao Brands | $86,694 | $41.68 |
| 14 | EXL | $86,366 | $41.52 |
| 15 | Genpact | $85,710 | $41.21 |
| 16 | Deloitte | $85,491 | $41.10 |
| 17 | HarbourVest | $85,362 | $41.04 |
| 18 | First Republic Bank | $84,963 | $40.85 |
| 19 | Turner & Townsend | $84,437 | $40.59 |
| 20 | Terracotta | $83,886 | $40.33 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Assistant Manager salary by industry
The average assistant manager salary varies across industries:
- The average assistant manager salary in the finance industry is $44,622, the highest of any industry.
- The average assistant manager salary in the finance industry is $38,622.
- Assistant managers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $33,052, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for assistant managers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $44,622 | $21.45 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $38,622 | $18.57 |
| 3 | Retail | $35,756 | $17.19 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $33,052 | $15.89 |
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Assistant Manager salary trends
The average assistant manager salary has risen by $3,209 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant manager earned $35,918 annually, but today, they earn $39,127 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for assistant managers over the last decade.
Compare assistant manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average assistant manager salary over time
Compare assistant manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Assistant Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,100 | $18.81 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $38,000 | $18.29 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $38,100 | $18.32 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $37,900 | $18.22 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $37,500 | $18.02 | +1.6% |
Recently added assistant manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleres | Assistant Manager | Olympia, WA | 12/17/2024 | $45,914 |
| Jack In The Box, Inc. | Assistant Manager | Independence, MO | 12/17/2024 | $33,496 |
| Quarterra | Assistant Manager | Lakewood, CO | 12/17/2024 | $50,088 |
| Advent Talent Group | Nspl Assistant Manager | Nore, MN | 12/17/2024 | $62,500 |
| Quarterra | Assistant Manager | Phoenix, AZ | 12/17/2024 | $48,001 |
| Quarterra | Assistant Manager | Dallas, TX | 12/17/2024 | $52,175 |
| Quarterra | Assistant Manager | Nashville, TN | 12/17/2024 | $48,001 |
| Quarterra | Assistant Manager | Summerville, SC | 12/17/2024 | $48,001 |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. | Assistant Manager, Guest Experience | South Hills Village | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/17/2024 | $46,540 |
| ERMC Aviation | Facilities Assistant Manager-LAS | Las Vegas, NV | 12/17/2024 | $50,088 |
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