Golf Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Golf Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Golf Manager in the United States is $54,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Golf Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,021
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,703 to $61,966
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,772
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Smart Recruiting
View as table View as graph 25% $47,703 10% $41,772 90% $69,021 75% $61,966 $54,218 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Golf Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,966 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Average $54,218 $4,518 $1,043 $26
25th Percentile $47,703 $3,975 $917 $23
Check out Golf Manager Job Openings in the United States
Safari Golf Club Bartender

SSA Group, LLC - Powell, OH

Kitchen Supervisor

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Brecksville, OH

Concessions Attendant

City of Akron, OH - Akron, OH

GMEC

Down2Earth - Beachwood, OH

Search More Golf Manager Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Golf Manager Salaries

A Golf 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 Golf Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Golf 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,313
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,584
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,489
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,575
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,792
Levels Salary
Entry Level Golf Manager$53,313
Intermediate Level Golf Manager$53,584
Senior Level Golf Manager$54,489
Specialist Level Golf Manager$55,575
Expert Level Golf Manager$57,792
$53,313 0 yr
$53,584 < 2 yrs
$54,489 2-4 yrs
$55,575 5-8 yrs
$57,792 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Golf Managers

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: $68,385
  • San Francisco: $67,636
  • Oakland: $66,211

What Skills Can Increase a Golf Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.71% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Facility Operations (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Facility operations is a management job that focuses on the efficient operation of the business, or a variety of businesses.
  • Cash Handling (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Process of receiving and giving money in a business. In retail, cash handling ranges from the point of sale to the behind-the-scenes money management during the day.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.71%
Facility Operations 1.8%
Cash Handling 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Golf Manager's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Organization Development: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$77,531
43%
Integrity
$66,688
23%
Organization Development
$62,350
15%
Coaching
$61,808
14%
Interviewing
$61,808
14%
Microsoft Office
$60,182
11%
Get Latest Data

Golf Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Golf 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Golf Manager

Salaries for a Golf Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $57,502 in 2023 to around $57,585 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Golf Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Golf Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$57,502
2024
$58,082
2025
$57,585
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $57,502
2024 $58,082
2025 $57,585
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Golf Manager

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

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Golf Manager

Here are companies hiring for Golf Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Golf Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Golf Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst