Configuration Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Configuration Management make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Configuration Management in the United States is $70,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,788
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,511 to $78,170
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,694
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Configuration Management Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,170 $6,514 $1,503 $38
Average $70,900 $5,908 $1,363 $34
25th Percentile $64,511 $5,376 $1,241 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Configuration Management Salaries

A Configuration Management'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 Configuration Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Configuration Management'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): $70,365
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,747
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,706
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,422
  • Expert (over 8 years): $137,557
Levels Salary
Configura... Level Configuration Management$70,365
Configura... Level Configuration Management$84,747
Configura... Level Configuration Management$98,706
Configura... Level Configuration Management$116,422
Configura... Level Configuration Management$137,557
$70,365 0 yr
$84,747 < 2 yrs
$98,706 2-4 yrs
$116,422 5-8 yrs
$137,557 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Configuration Managements

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: $89,426
  • San Francisco: $88,547
  • Oakland: $86,583

What Skills Can Increase a Configuration Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.74% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.74%
Supply Chain 1.79%
Due Diligence 1.15%
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 Configuration Management's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Underwriting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Asset Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$79,408
12%
Underwriting
$78,699
11%
Asset Management
$75,863
7%
Project Management
$75,154
6%
Python
$73,736
4%
Decision Making
$73,736
4%
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How Education impacts a Configuration Management's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Configuration Managements 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 Configuration Management with a Bachelor's Degree is between $63,886 and $67,855).

Configuration Management Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Configuration Management
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.4%
High School 10.4%
Associates 6.5%
Bachelors 55.8%
Masters 22.1%
Doctorate 5.2%
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Configuration Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Configuration Management'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, 2026

Salary Trends for Configuration Management

Salaries for a Configuration Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,366 in 2023 to around $65,205 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Configuration Management salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Configuration Management Over Time

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2024
$65,603
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