Collision Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collision Manager in the United States is $89,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,413
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,642 to $102,720
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,325
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Collision Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $102,720 $8,560 $1,975 $49
Average $89,877 $7,490 $1,728 $43
25th Percentile $79,642 $6,637 $1,532 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Collision Manager Salaries

A Collision 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 Collision Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collision 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): $86,343
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,105
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,866
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,199
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,654
Levels Salary
Entry Level Collision Manager$86,343
Intermediate Level Collision Manager$87,105
Senior Level Collision Manager$87,866
Specialist Level Collision Manager$91,199
Expert Level Collision Manager$93,654
$86,343 0 yr
$87,105 < 2 yrs
$87,866 2-4 yrs
$91,199 5-8 yrs
$93,654 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Collision 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: $113,361
  • San Francisco: $112,247
  • Oakland: $109,757

What Skills Can Increase a Collision Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.77% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.77%
Microsoft Office 2.05%
Preventative Maintenance 1.37%
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 Collision Manager's salary.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Container
$102,459
14%
Initiative
$99,763
11%
Service Excellence
$99,763
11%
Purchasing
$97,965
9%
Accounts Payable
$97,965
9%
Quality Control
$97,067
8%
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Collision Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collision 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Collision Manager

Salaries for a Collision Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,846 in 2023 to around $89,821 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Collision Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Collision Manager Over Time

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$89,846
2024
$90,615
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$89,821
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2024 $90,615
2025 $89,821
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