Manager in Training Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager in Training make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Manager in Training in the United States is $121,143 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Manager in Training's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,482
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,023 to $134,406
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,540
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Manager in Training Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $134,406 $11,201 $2,585 $65
Average $121,143 $10,095 $2,330 $58
25th Percentile $114,023 $9,502 $2,193 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Manager in Training Salaries

A Manager in Training's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manager in Training Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager in Training's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,329
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $123,179
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,728
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,193
  • Expert (over 8 years): $218,524
Levels Salary
Sales Tra... Level Manager in Training$100,329
Sales Tra... Level Manager in Training$123,179
Manager i... Level Manager in Training$119,728
Sales Tra... Level Manager in Training$181,193
Sales Tra... Level Manager in Training$218,524
$100,329 0 yr
$123,179 < 2 yrs
$119,728 2-4 yrs
$181,193 5-8 yrs
$218,524 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager in Training Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Manager in Trainings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $134,130.
  • California: $133,621.
  • Massachusetts: $131,840.

Top Paying Cities for Manager in Trainings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $152,798
  • San Francisco: $151,296
  • Oakland: $147,940

What Skills Can Increase a Manager in Training's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.39% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
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Leadership 10.39%
Store Management 2.57%
Product Knowledge 1.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Manager in Training's salary.
  • Sales Training: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Sales Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Training
 $134,469
11%
Sales Management
 $134,469
11%
Collaboration
 $130,835
8%
Sales and Marketing
 $129,623
7%
Communication Skills
 $128,412
6%
Customer Sales
 $128,412
6%
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How Education impacts a Manager in Training's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager in Trainings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Manager in Training with a Bachelor's Degree is between $126,846 and $137,138).

Manager in Training Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager in Training
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 11.4%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 49.8%
Masters 28.3%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Manager in Training Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager in Training's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$114,023
Average $121,143/year
$134,406
$9,502
Average $10,095/month
$11,201
$2,193
Average $2,330/week
$2,585
$55
Average $58/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,406 $11,201 $2,585 $65
Average $121,143 $10,095 $2,330 $58
25th Percentile $114,023 $9,502 $2,193 $55

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Salary Trends for Manager in Training

Salaries for a Manager in Training can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,021 in 2023 to around $111,438 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager in Training salary trends, .

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