Continuous Improvement Champion Salary in the United States

How much does a Continuous Improvement Champion make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Continuous Improvement Champion in the United States is $142,496 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Continuous Improvement Champion's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,516
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,082 to $154,022
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,959
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Continuous Improvement Champion Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $154,022 $12,835 $2,962 $74
Average $142,496 $11,875 $2,740 $69
25th Percentile $128,082 $10,674 $2,463 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Continuous Improvement Champion Salaries

A Continuous Improvement Champion'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 Continuous Improvement Champion Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Continuous Improvement Champion'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): $136,088
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $136,755
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,867
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,424
  • Expert (over 8 years): $144,530
Levels Salary
Entry Level Continuous Improvement Champion$136,088
Intermediate Level Continuous Improvement Champion$136,755
Senior Level Continuous Improvement Champion$137,867
Specialist Level Continuous Improvement Champion$139,424
Expert Level Continuous Improvement Champion$144,530
$136,088 0 yr
$136,755 < 2 yrs
$137,867 2-4 yrs
$139,424 5-8 yrs
$144,530 > 8 yrs
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How Do Continuous Improvement Champion 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 Continuous Improvement Champions. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $157,772.
  • California: $157,173.
  • Massachusetts: $155,078.

Top Paying Cities for Continuous Improvement Champions

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: $179,730
  • San Francisco: $177,963
  • Oakland: $174,016

What Skills Can Increase a Continuous Improvement Champion's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.19% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Lean Six Sigma (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): Applying the methods of Lean Six Sigma in reducing variation, waste, and cycle time to achieve customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.19%
Lean Six Sigma 2.16%
Change Management 0.93%
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 Continuous Improvement Champion's salary.
  • Customer Focus: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Industrial Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Focus
$148,196
4%
Alignment
$146,771
3%
Industrial Engineering
$146,771
3%
Logistics
$146,771
3%
Sense Of Urgency
$146,771
3%
Sustainability
$146,771
3%
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Continuous Improvement Champion Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Continuous Improvement Champion'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 Continuous Improvement Champion

Salaries for a Continuous Improvement Champion can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,898 in 2023 to around $111,332 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Continuous Improvement Champion salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Continuous Improvement Champion Over Time

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