As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Licensing Manager in the United States is $43, which translates to an annual salary of about $89,443.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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A Licensing Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Licensing Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Licensing Manager | $85,879 |
| Intermediate Level Licensing Manager | $86,307 |
| Senior Level Licensing Manager | $87,305 |
| Specialist Level Licensing Manager | $88,445 |
| Expert Level Licensing Manager | $90,196 |
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Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Licensing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 7.3% |
| Accounting | 2.22% |
| Financial Analysis | 1.59% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
|
Mortgage Lending
|
$137,742 |
54%
|
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Intellectual Property Licensing
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$118,959 |
33%
|
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Fintech
|
$108,226 |
21%
|
|
Business Planning
|
$105,543 |
18%
|
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Budget Management
|
$103,754 |
16%
|
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Consulting
|
$101,965 |
14%
|
Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Licensing Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Licensing Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $86,930 and $95,805).
Licensing Manager Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 10.8% |
| High School | 10.8% |
| Associates | 10.8% |
| Bachelors | 51.4% |
| Masters | 21.6% |
| Doctorate | 5.4% |
Understanding how a Licensing Manager'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 April 01, 2026Salaries for a Licensing Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,288 in 2023 to around $121,704 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Licensing Manager salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 | $122,288 |
| 2024 | $123,466 |
| 2025 | $121,704 |
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Oversees the licensing of employees responsible for the sale and marketing of insurance, loan, or investment products. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations; maintains all necessary records. Manages license acquisition and renewal processes. Establishes databases or recordkeeping policies and strategies to track the status of agents, applications, and forms. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Presentation: Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Accounting: Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
Financial Analysis: Financial statement analysis (or financial analysis) is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements to make better economic decisions to earn income in future. These statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, notes to accounts and a statement of changes in equity (if applicable). Financial statement analysis is a method or process involving specific techniques for evaluating risks, performance, financial health, and future prospects of an organization. It is used by a variety of stakeholders, such as credit and equity investors, the government, the public, and decision-makers within the organization. These stakeholders have different interests and apply a variety of different techniques to meet their needs. For example, equity investors are interested in the long-term earnings power of the organization and perhaps the sustainability and growth of dividend payments. Creditors want to ensure the interest and principal is paid on the organizations debt securities (e.g., bonds) when due.
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