As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Talent Performance Manager in the United States is $57, which translates to an annual salary of about $118,580.
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 Talent Performance 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Talent Performance 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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Performance Specialist III | 4-7 years | $93,274 |
| Talent Performance Specialist IV | 7+ years | $116,393 |
| Organizational Psychologist | 7-10 years | $136,124 |
| Talent Performance Manager | 10+ years | $118,580 |
| Talent Performance Senior Manager | 10+ years | $151,855 |
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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 Talent Performance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initiative | 11.54% |
| Financial Counseling | 1.65% |
| KPI | 0.82% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Financial Counseling
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$149,411 |
26%
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Storytelling
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$144,668 |
22%
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Outside Sales
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$138,739 |
17%
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Inference
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$133,995 |
13%
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Sales Enablement
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$132,810 |
12%
|
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Sales Management
|
$130,438 |
10%
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Understanding how a Talent Performance 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 Talent Performance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,731 in 2023 to around $106,414 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Talent Performance Manager salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2023 | $106,731 |
| 2024 | $107,124 |
| 2025 | $106,414 |
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Manages the development, implementation, and administration of programs that evaluate, measure, enhance and improve employee performance. Utilizes assessments to evaluate and identify the current and emerging skills, competencies, and behaviors required to achieve desired organizational results and prepare for future needs. Leads the design of performance management strategies and processes that measure outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and align teams to organizational goals. Establishes cross-functional synergies that provide training and development resources needed to achieve workforce performance improvements. Champions a culture of objective setting and result measurement aligned to pay and rewards using tools, training, and communication. Requires a bachelor's degree. 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.
Initiative: Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
Financial Counseling: Financial counseling represents the provision of regular, one-on-one client sessions to guide clients toward making financial performance improvements that meet the individualized goals set mutually between client and counselor.
KPI: KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.
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