How much does a Six Sigma Master Black Belt make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Six Sigma Master Black Belt in the United States is $83 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71 and $94. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salary $61 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salary $71 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salary $83 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salary $94 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Six Sigma Master Black Belt Salary $105 US March 26, 2024
25% $71 10% $61 90% $105 75% $94 $83 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Six Sigma Master Black Belt develops strategy and policies required to accomplish measurable business process improvements. Plans, designs, and directs Six Sigma projects. Being a Six Sigma Master Black Belt works with other certified professionals in the planning, designing, and implementation of key projects. Employs Six Sigma/Lean methodology and analytics to re-engineer organizational operations. In addition, Six Sigma Master Black Belt coaches and trains teams in the utilization and deployment of Six Sigma tools and principles. Requires Six Sigma certification as Black Belt. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. The Six Sigma Master Black Belt manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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