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Hourly Wage for Professional Services Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Professional Services Manager?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Professional Services Manager in the United States is $51, which translates to an annual salary of about $106,717.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47 to $55 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44 per hour

Key Factors That Influence Professional Services Manager Salaries

A Professional Services 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professional Services Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Services 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:

  • Professional Services Specialist VI (10-12 years): $169,452
  • Professional Services Supervisor (12+ years): $97,265
  • Professional Services Manager (12+ years): $106,717
  • Professional Services Senior Manager (12+ years): $135,750
  • Professional Services Director (12+ years): $165,728
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Professional Services Specialist VI10-12 years$169,452
Professional Services Supervisor12+ years$97,265
Professional Services Manager12+ years$106,717
Professional Services Senior Manager12+ years$135,750
Professional Services Director12+ years$165,728

Top Paying Cities for Professional Services Manager

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: $134,602
  • San Francisco: $133,128
  • Oakland: $130,323

Professional Services Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Professional Services Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $119,464. While startup companies pay approximate $101,063.

Professional Services Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup 1~50 $101,063
Growth Stage 51~500 $106,886
Established 501~5000 $115,363
Enterprise 5000+ $119,464

Professional Services Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professional Services Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Professional Services Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Professional Services Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Professional Services Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$138,732$67.030%
Biotechnology$128,060$62.020%
Internet$128,060$62.020%
Energy & Utilities$117,389$56.010%
Financial Services$117,389$56.010%

Professional Services Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Services 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 August 01, 2026
$98,521
Average $106,717/year
$113,791
$8,210
Average $8,893/month
$9,483
$1,895
Average $2,052/week
$2,188
$47
Average $51/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $113,791 $9,483 $2,188 $55
Average $106,717 $8,893 $2,052 $51
25th Percentile $98,521 $8,210 $1,895 $47

Most common benefits for Professional Services Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Professional Services Manager

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FAQ about Professional Services Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Professional Services Manager?

Manages a team of professional services consultants responsible for providing advice and services to clients. Oversees professional services consulting engagements from strategy through implementation, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of client solutions. Provides strategic guidance on selecting, implementing, and integrating solutions and/or technologies. Stays current on industry best practices and emerging trends and makes recommendations to clients accordingly. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. 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.

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