As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dealer Relationship Manager in the United States is $81,664. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,457 to $87,710, with most professionals earning between $56,432 and $93,214.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $87,710 | $7,309 | $1,687 | $42 |
| Average | $81,664 | $6,805 | $1,570 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $68,457 | $5,705 | $1,316 | $33 |
An entry-level Dealer Relationship Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $73,340. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $73,924. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $76,459. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $80,926, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $83,425.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Dealer Relationship Manager | $73,340 |
| Intermediate Level Dealer Relationship Manager | $73,924 |
| Senior Level Dealer Relationship Manager | $76,459 |
| Specialist Level Dealer Relationship Manager | $80,926 |
| Expert Level Dealer Relationship Manager | $83,425 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 9% |
| Senior Level | 6% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Dealer Relationship Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $84,502 in 2023 to approximately $83,501 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Dealer Relationship Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $81,664 | 60.5% | ||
| Bonus | $17,667 | 13.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,599 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,079 | 2.3% | ||
| Disability | $894 | 0.7% | ||
| Healthcare | $5,345 | 4.0% | ||
| Pension | $5,364 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $13,371 | 9.9% | ||
| Total Compensation | $134,982 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Dealer Relationship Manager is $81,664. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Dealer Relationship Manager is $39; the average weekly pay of Dealer Relationship Manager is $1,570; the average monthly pay of Dealer Relationship Manager is $6,805.
A Dealer Relationship Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Dealer Relationship Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Dealer Relationship Manager is $102,488.
The highest pay for Dealer Relationship Manager is $93,214.
The lowest pay for Dealer Relationship Manager is $56,432.
Dealer Relationship Manager establishes and maintains relationships with automobile dealerships with the goal of promoting indirect loans. Provides guidance, training, and support to dealers on the organization's loan products, and tracks dealer metrics and performance. Being a Dealer Relationship Manager maintains working knowledge of products and programs, and ensures that dealer organizations comply with organizational policies and standards. Continually surveys competitive market loan rates and prepares reports for management. Additionally, Dealer Relationship Manager may require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Dealer Relationship Manager gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Dealer Relationship Manager typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
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