Ship Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ship Manager in the United States is $63,730 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,338 to $70,560
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,696
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
Recruit with AI
View as table View as graph 25% $55,338 10% $47,696 90% $76,778 75% $70,560 $63,730 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Ship Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,560 $5,880 $1,357 $34
Average $63,730 $5,311 $1,226 $31
25th Percentile $55,338 $4,611 $1,064 $27
Check out Ship Manager Job Openings in the United States
Physician Oncology Ohio Permanent Associate Medical Director

eviCore healthcare - Columbus, OH

Physician Neurology Ohio Locum Tenens Locums Physician

MD Staff, LLC - Columbus, OH

Local CDL

C.R. England - Columbus, OH

Search More Ship Manager Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Ship Manager Salaries

A Ship 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.

How Experience Level Affects Ship Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Ship 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): $62,565
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,147
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,663
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,723
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,071
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ship Manager$62,565
Intermediate Level Ship Manager$63,147
Senior Level Ship Manager$64,663
Specialist Level Ship Manager$66,723
Expert Level Ship Manager$68,071
$62,565 0 yr
$63,147 < 2 yrs
$64,663 2-4 yrs
$66,723 5-8 yrs
$68,071 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Ship Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Ship Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,562.
  • California: $70,295.
  • Massachusetts: $69,358.

Top Paying Cities for Ship 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: $80,383
  • San Francisco: $79,503
  • Oakland: $77,827

What Skills Can Increase a Ship Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.55% 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.
  • Mortgage Servicing (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): A mortgage servicer is a company to which some borrowers pay their mortgage loan payments and which performs other services in connection with mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.55%
Mortgage Servicing 1.52%
Work Ethic 1.14%
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 Ship Manager's salary.
  • Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Calendaring: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Employee Performance Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Motivating
$76,476
20%
Calendaring
$70,741
11%
Employee Performance Management
$70,741
11%
Partnering
$70,741
11%
Verbal Communication
$70,103
10%
Lending Products
$69,466
9%
Get Latest Data

Ship Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ship Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Ship Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ship Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Ship Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$76,476$37.020%

How Education impacts a Ship Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ship Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Ship Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,843 and $72,032).

Ship Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ship Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
view as graph

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

Understanding how a Ship 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

Salary Trends for Ship Manager

Salaries for a Ship Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,292 in 2023 to around $66,281 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ship Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ship Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$66,292
2024
$66,840
2025
$66,281
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $66,292
2024 $66,840
2025 $66,281
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Ship 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 Ship Manager

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

Find Your Next Ship Manager Job

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

United States
  • Maxim Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Private duty nursing (PDN) allows medically fragile patients to receive quality, skilled nursing care in the comfort of their home: a setting preferred by ... more

    13 Days Ago

  • XPO

    Columbus, OH

    CDL

    XPO | Columbus, OH

    XPO is Hiring Driver Teams. XPO Teams. As an XPO Team, you’ll run dedicated routes between XPO facilities in. new sleeper. trucks equipped with microwaves ... more

    13 Days Ago

  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Average pay. $1,200-$1,450 weekly. Home time. Daily. Experience. Al... more

    14 Days Ago

  • Summit Recruiting Group

    Columbus, OH

    Summit Recruiting Group | Columbus, OH

    NP/PA Dermatology job opening in Columbus, OHPosition Details. Full-time, permanent opening. Experience required. Well-Established Practice. Seeking a NP/P... more

    15 Days Ago

  • Family Dollar

    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service Associate. We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties ... more

    16 Days Ago

  • GO Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Locums - A well respected group has a Trauma Surgery APP opportunity available in Columbus, Ohio. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 1/1/... more

    16 Days Ago

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.

FAQ about Ship Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ship Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Ship Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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