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Frequently asked questions about Associate Manager salaries
The average salary for Associate Manager is $96,649 per year or $46 per hour, with top earners making up to $164,440 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,542 (25th percentile) to $128,332 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 10919 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Associate Manager employees.
The highest salary for Associate Manager is $128,332 per year, $10,694 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for Associate Manager is $73,542 per year, $6,128 per month or $35 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Associate Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $57,275 per year (estimate) and goes up to $323,108 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The top 5 paying industries for Associate Manager in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $148,560, Financial Services with a median total pay of $135,173, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $127,545, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $124,226, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,963.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Associate Manager are Lockheed Martin and L3Harris.
Recent salaries shared by Associate Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Associate Manager
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10-14 years
$137K - $158K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 1, 2026
$137K - $158K/yr
Associate Manager
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15+ years
$136K - $158K/yr
Holly Springs, NC
submitted on Jun 30, 2026
$136K - $158K/yr
Associate Manager
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7-9 years
$108K - $126K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Jun 29, 2026
$108K - $126K/yr
Associate Manager
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10-14 years
$133K - $156K/yr
Washington, DC
submitted on Jun 29, 2026
$133K - $156K/yr
Associate Manager
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1-3 years
$69K - $80K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$69K - $80K/yr
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