District Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a District Manager in the United States is $107,219 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,717
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,796 to $113,761
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,753
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District Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,761 $9,480 $2,188 $55
Average $107,219 $8,935 $2,062 $52
25th Percentile $91,796 $7,650 $1,765 $44
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Key Factors That Influence District Manager Salaries

A District 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 District Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a District 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): $100,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,349
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,799
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,739
  • Expert (over 8 years): $108,374
Levels Salary
Entry Level District Manager$100,614
Intermediate Level District Manager$101,349
Senior Level District Manager$103,799
Specialist Level District Manager$106,739
Expert Level District Manager$108,374
$100,614 0 yr
$101,349 < 2 yrs
$103,799 2-4 yrs
$106,739 5-8 yrs
$108,374 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for District 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: $135,235
  • San Francisco: $133,906
  • Oakland: $130,936

What Skills Can Increase a District Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.45% 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.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.45%
Account Sales 2.47%
Sales Process 1.49%
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 District Manager's salary.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales and Marketing
$124,374
16%
Analysis
$123,302
15%
Catering
$123,302
15%
Pricing
$123,302
15%
Planning
$121,157
13%
Coordination
$121,157
13%
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How Education impacts a District Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many District Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 District Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $92,250 and $102,580).

District Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for District Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.9%
High School 22.5%
Associates 8.8%
Bachelors 54.9%
Masters 9.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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District Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a District 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 District Manager

Salaries for a District Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,912 in 2023 to around $97,866 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of District Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of District Manager Over Time

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$98,347
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