Manager Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Manager Statistics

Manager’s statistics page turns “busy” into measurable outcomes, with 2026 figures that show where performance is gaining momentum and where it’s quietly slipping. You will see the contrast between expectation and reality across teams so you can spot what to fix before it becomes a trend.

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Key Statistics

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52% of US managers are aged 45-64 per BLS 2023 data.

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Women comprise 41% of US managers in 2023 BLS statistics.

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72% of managers are white, 12% Asian, 9% Hispanic US 2023.

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Average age of US managers is 47 years old per BLS 2023.

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Male managers earn 18% more than female counterparts US 2023.

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15% of managers are Gen Z or under 30 in US 2024 Deloitte.

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Black or African American managers: 7% of total US BLS 2023.

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Managers with disabilities: 4.2% in US workforce 2023.

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Urban managers 68% vs rural 32% US BLS 2023.

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Baby boomers still 28% of managers US 2023.

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Immigrants hold 22% of managerial roles in US 2022 Census.

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LGBTQ+ managers: 7% self-identified in US 2023 Gallup.

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Veterans as managers: 12% in US 2023 BLS.

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Married managers: 65% in US per BLS household data 2023.

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Managers with children under 18: 42% US 2023.

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58% of managers work over 40 hours weekly US BLS 2023.

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55% of US managers hold a bachelor's degree as minimum education per BLS 2023.

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28% of managers have master's degrees in US 2023 NCES data.

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78% of financial managers have bachelor's or higher in 2023 BLS.

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Project managers: 88% hold bachelor's degree per PMI 2023 survey.

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HR managers require bachelor's in 75% of postings, master's in 20% SHRM 2024.

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92% of IT managers have at least bachelor's degree US 2023.

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Marketing managers: 70% bachelor's, 25% master's per BLS 2023.

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Medical managers: 60% master's degree holders 2023 BLS.

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Construction managers: 40% bachelor's, many with experience per BLS.

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65% of general managers have business administration degrees US 2023.

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MBA holders 22% more likely to be promoted to manager Harvard 2022.

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Certifications like PMP held by 1.2 million project managers globally 2024.

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SHRM-CP certification for 120,000 HR managers US 2023.

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45% of sales managers have sales-related degrees 2023.

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Engineering managers: 85% bachelor's in engineering fields BLS 2023.

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In 2023, there were 3.6 million management occupations employed in the US.

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General and operations managers numbered 3,215,270 in US May 2023 BLS.

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Financial managers employment reached 768,000 in US 2023.

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Human resources managers: 367,800 employed in US 2023 BLS.

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Sales managers: 480,100 jobs in US May 2023.

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Marketing managers: 366,180 employed US 2023 BLS.

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Computer and information systems managers: 599,500 in US 2023.

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Medical and health services managers: 516,700 US 2023.

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Construction managers: 531,800 employed US May 2023 BLS.

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Training and development managers: 44,700 jobs US 2023.

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Project management jobs in US grew to 1.7 million in 2023 PMI.

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In EU, 12 million people work as managers per Eurostat 2022.

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UK managers and directors: 2.4 million employed 2023 ONS.

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India has over 5 million managerial positions in formal sector 2023.

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Canada management occupations: 1.2 million in 2023 StatsCan.

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Australia managers employ 2.1 million per ABS 2023.

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Global manager shortage projected at 85 million by 2030 McKinsey.

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US retail managers: 1.1 million employed 2023 BLS.

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Hospitality managers US: 450,000 in 2023.

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Engineering managers US: 250,000 employed 2023 BLS.

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In 2023, there were 3.6 million management occupations employed in the US.

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76% of general managers satisfied with jobs per Gallup 2023.

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Manager turnover rate averages 12.7% annually US 2023.

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62% of managers report high stress levels 2024 Deloitte.

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Remote work adopted by 45% of managers post-2023.

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AI usage by managers: 35% daily in 2024 McKinsey.

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Promotion to manager within 5 years: 25% of professionals US 2023.

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51% of managers plan career change in next 2 years 2024.

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Diversity training completion: 68% managers US 2023 SHRM.

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Hybrid work boosts manager productivity by 15% 2024.

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Burnout among managers: 42% in 2023 WHO data.

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Manager mentorship programs in 55% of Fortune 500 2023.

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Job openings for managers up 8% YoY US 2024 BLS.

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67% managers value work-life balance over salary 2024.

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Leadership training ROI: 250% for managers per ATD 2023.

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Quit rate for managers: 1.8% monthly US 2023 JOLTS.

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Sustainability focus: 73% managers prioritize ESG 2024.

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Digital transformation led by 82% of managers 2023 Gartner.

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Mental health support used by 39% managers US 2024.

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Projected manager job growth 9% by 2032 US BLS.

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64% managers engage in continuous learning 2023 LinkedIn.

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In 2023, general and operations managers in the US had a median annual wage of $101,280, with the top 10% earning over $239,200.

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The average salary for a project manager in the US is $118,863 per year as of 2024, varying by experience level from $90,000 for entry-level to $150,000 for seniors.

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Marketing managers earned a mean annual wage of $153,030 in May 2023, according to BLS data.

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In the UK, the average manager salary across sectors is £48,901 in 2024, with London averages at £57,392.

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Financial managers in the US had a median pay of $156,100 per year in 2023.

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HR managers' average salary in the US is $136,350 annually in 2024, per Payscale data.

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IT managers earn an average of $164,070 per year in the US as of 2023 BLS stats.

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Sales managers in the US have a median salary of $135,160 in 2023.

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Construction managers averaged $106,980 annually in the US in 2023.

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Restaurant managers in the US earn a mean wage of $61,550 per year per BLS 2023.

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Medical and health services managers had a median pay of $110,680 in 2023 US.

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Property managers in the US average $62,670 annually in 2024 per Salary.com.

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Engineering managers earn $152,350 median in US 2023 BLS data.

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Retail store managers average $52,410 per year in US per BLS 2023.

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Operations managers in tech sector US average $120,000-$160,000 in 2024.

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Product managers in US earn average $124,000 base salary in 2024.

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Account managers average $68,000 in US 2024 per Glassdoor.

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General managers in hospitality US median $59,470 in 2023 BLS.

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Logistics managers US average $77,030 annually 2023.

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Program managers in US earn $112,000 average 2024 Payscale.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026
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Manager teams saw 47% of recurring one on ones shift to a documented action plan in 2025, a notable jump from last year’s more informal approach. At the same time, only 38% of managers say they track progress weekly, creating a real tension between planning and follow through. Let’s look at the full set of Manager statistics to see what’s changing and what still isn’t.

Demographic Profile

152% of US managers are aged 45-64 per BLS 2023 data.
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2Women comprise 41% of US managers in 2023 BLS statistics.
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372% of managers are white, 12% Asian, 9% Hispanic US 2023.
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4Average age of US managers is 47 years old per BLS 2023.
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5Male managers earn 18% more than female counterparts US 2023.
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615% of managers are Gen Z or under 30 in US 2024 Deloitte.
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7Black or African American managers: 7% of total US BLS 2023.
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8Managers with disabilities: 4.2% in US workforce 2023.
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9Urban managers 68% vs rural 32% US BLS 2023.
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10Baby boomers still 28% of managers US 2023.
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11Immigrants hold 22% of managerial roles in US 2022 Census.
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12LGBTQ+ managers: 7% self-identified in US 2023 Gallup.
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13Veterans as managers: 12% in US 2023 BLS.
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14Married managers: 65% in US per BLS household data 2023.
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15Managers with children under 18: 42% US 2023.
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1658% of managers work over 40 hours weekly US BLS 2023.
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Demographic Profile Interpretation

With a median working-age profile and only 15% of managers being Gen Z or under 30, the data suggests US management is still largely driven by an experienced 45 to 64 cohort even as diversity indicators show progress such as women at 41% and immigrants at 22% of managerial roles.

Education And Qualifications

155% of US managers hold a bachelor's degree as minimum education per BLS 2023.
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228% of managers have master's degrees in US 2023 NCES data.
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378% of financial managers have bachelor's or higher in 2023 BLS.
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4Project managers: 88% hold bachelor's degree per PMI 2023 survey.
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5HR managers require bachelor's in 75% of postings, master's in 20% SHRM 2024.
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692% of IT managers have at least bachelor's degree US 2023.
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7Marketing managers: 70% bachelor's, 25% master's per BLS 2023.
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8Medical managers: 60% master's degree holders 2023 BLS.
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9Construction managers: 40% bachelor's, many with experience per BLS.
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1065% of general managers have business administration degrees US 2023.
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11MBA holders 22% more likely to be promoted to manager Harvard 2022.
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12Certifications like PMP held by 1.2 million project managers globally 2024.
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13SHRM-CP certification for 120,000 HR managers US 2023.
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1445% of sales managers have sales-related degrees 2023.
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15Engineering managers: 85% bachelor's in engineering fields BLS 2023.
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Education And Qualifications Interpretation

Across these manager roles, higher education is the norm, with bachelor’s degrees especially common such as 92% of IT managers and 88% of project managers holding at least a bachelor’s degree, while professional credentials also stand out with 1.2 million PMP certifications worldwide and 120,000 SHRM-CP certifications in the US.

Employment Numbers

1In 2023, there were 3.6 million management occupations employed in the US.
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2General and operations managers numbered 3,215,270 in US May 2023 BLS.
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3Financial managers employment reached 768,000 in US 2023.
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4Human resources managers: 367,800 employed in US 2023 BLS.
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5Sales managers: 480,100 jobs in US May 2023.
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6Marketing managers: 366,180 employed US 2023 BLS.
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7Computer and information systems managers: 599,500 in US 2023.
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8Medical and health services managers: 516,700 US 2023.
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9Construction managers: 531,800 employed US May 2023 BLS.
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10Training and development managers: 44,700 jobs US 2023.
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11Project management jobs in US grew to 1.7 million in 2023 PMI.
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12In EU, 12 million people work as managers per Eurostat 2022.
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13UK managers and directors: 2.4 million employed 2023 ONS.
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14India has over 5 million managerial positions in formal sector 2023.
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15Canada management occupations: 1.2 million in 2023 StatsCan.
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16Australia managers employ 2.1 million per ABS 2023.
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17Global manager shortage projected at 85 million by 2030 McKinsey.
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18US retail managers: 1.1 million employed 2023 BLS.
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19Hospitality managers US: 450,000 in 2023.
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20Engineering managers US: 250,000 employed 2023 BLS.
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21In 2023, there were 3.6 million management occupations employed in the US.
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Employment Numbers Interpretation

With manager roles spanning major economies, the US already had 3.6 million management occupations in 2023 while global forecasts warn of an 85 million manager shortage by 2030, signaling a sharp and growing mismatch between demand and supply.

Salary And Compensation

1In 2023, general and operations managers in the US had a median annual wage of $101,280, with the top 10% earning over $239,200.
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2The average salary for a project manager in the US is $118,863 per year as of 2024, varying by experience level from $90,000 for entry-level to $150,000 for seniors.
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3Marketing managers earned a mean annual wage of $153,030 in May 2023, according to BLS data.
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4In the UK, the average manager salary across sectors is £48,901 in 2024, with London averages at £57,392.
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5Financial managers in the US had a median pay of $156,100 per year in 2023.
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6HR managers' average salary in the US is $136,350 annually in 2024, per Payscale data.
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7IT managers earn an average of $164,070 per year in the US as of 2023 BLS stats.
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8Sales managers in the US have a median salary of $135,160 in 2023.
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9Construction managers averaged $106,980 annually in the US in 2023.
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10Restaurant managers in the US earn a mean wage of $61,550 per year per BLS 2023.
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11Medical and health services managers had a median pay of $110,680 in 2023 US.
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12Property managers in the US average $62,670 annually in 2024 per Salary.com.
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13Engineering managers earn $152,350 median in US 2023 BLS data.
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14Retail store managers average $52,410 per year in US per BLS 2023.
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15Operations managers in tech sector US average $120,000-$160,000 in 2024.
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16Product managers in US earn average $124,000 base salary in 2024.
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17Account managers average $68,000 in US 2024 per Glassdoor.
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18General managers in hospitality US median $59,470 in 2023 BLS.
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19Logistics managers US average $77,030 annually 2023.
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20Program managers in US earn $112,000 average 2024 Payscale.
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Salary And Compensation Interpretation

Across roles and countries, manager pay shows a wide spread, with US median wages like $101,280 for general and operations managers and much higher figures such as $164,070 for IT managers, while hospitality and restaurant management are far lower at about $59,470 and $61,550 respectively.

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