Manager

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Manager do?

Manager professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 256 data points.

$145,867

P25

$158,559

Median

$180,629

P75

P25 $145,867 Median $158,559 P75 $180,629

Top Paying Cities

San Francisco

$182,000 n=12 San Jose

$181,000 n=15 Boston

$172,744 n=15 Seattle

$170,100 n=19 Atlanta

$164,900 n=21 Jersey City, Nj

$159,400 n=10 New York

$159,000 n=48 Dallas

$156,998 n=37 Austin

$156,000 n=11 Chicago

$153,317 n=29

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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