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Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary in the United States

How much does a Continuous Improvement Specialist V make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Continuous Improvement Specialist V in the United States is $143,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Continuous Improvement Specialist V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,228
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,200 to $157,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,172
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Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $157,300 $13,108 $3,025 $76
Average $143,100 $11,925 $2,752 $69
25th Percentile $122,200 $10,183 $2,350 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salaries

A Continuous Improvement Specialist V'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Continuous Improvement Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Continuous Improvement Specialist V'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:

  • Continuous Improvement Specialist III (4-7 years): $116,464
  • Continuous Improvement Specialist IV (7+ years): $127,760
  • Continuous Improvement Specialist V (7-10 years): $143,051
  • Continuous Improvement Supervisor (10+ years): $91,234
  • Continuous Improvement Manager (10+ years): $137,835
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Continuous Improvement Specialist III4-7 years$116,464
Continuous Improvement Specialist IV7+ years$127,760
Continuous Improvement Specialist V7-10 years$143,051
Continuous Improvement Supervisor10+ years$91,234
Continuous Improvement Manager10+ years$137,835
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Top Paying Cities for Continuous Improvement Specialist Vs

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: $180,500
  • San Francisco: $178,500
  • Oakland: $174,700

Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Continuous Improvement Specialist V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $160,056. While startup companies pay approximate $135,360.

Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$135,360
Growth Stage51~500$143,164
Established501~5000$154,565
Enterprise5000+$160,056

Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Continuous Improvement Specialist V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Continuous Improvement Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Continuous Improvement Specialist V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Continuous Improvement Specialist V

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$171,720$83.020%
Financial Services$171,720$83.020%
Pharmaceuticals$171,720$83.020%
Software & Networking$171,720$83.020%
Energy & Utilities$157,410$76.010%

Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Continuous Improvement Specialist V'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Continuous Improvement Specialist V Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Continuous Improvement Specialist V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Continuous Improvement Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $91,300 - a projected growth of -36% over your current level.

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