Executive Relationship Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Relationship Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Relationship Manager in the United States is $78,975 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,260
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,709 to $86,452
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,004
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Executive Relationship Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $86,452 $7,204 $1,663 $42
Average $78,975 $6,581 $1,519 $38
25th Percentile $72,709 $6,059 $1,398 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Relationship Manager Salaries

An Executive Relationship 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 Executive Relationship Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Relationship 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): $76,363
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,551
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,769
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,624
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,273
Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Relationship Manager$76,363
Intermediate Level Executive Relationship Manager$76,551
Senior Level Executive Relationship Manager$77,769
Specialist Level Executive Relationship Manager$80,624
Expert Level Executive Relationship Manager$82,273
$76,363 0 yr
$76,551 < 2 yrs
$77,769 2-4 yrs
$80,624 5-8 yrs
$82,273 > 8 yrs
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How Do Executive Relationship 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 Executive Relationship Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,441.
  • California: $87,109.
  • Massachusetts: $85,948.

Top Paying Cities for Executive Relationship 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: $99,611
  • San Francisco: $98,632
  • Oakland: $96,444

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Relationship Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 6.55% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • B2B (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): B2B (business-to-business), a type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.75% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 6.55%
B2B 2.28%
Microsoft Office 1.75%
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 an Executive Relationship Manager's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$81,344
3%
Insight
$81,344
3%
Negotiating
$81,344
3%
Sales Process
$80,554
2%
Initiative
$80,554
2%
Business Development
$80,554
2%
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How Education impacts an Executive Relationship Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Executive Relationship 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 an Executive Relationship Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $87,244 and $92,911).

Executive Relationship Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Executive Relationship Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 6.4%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 74.4%
Masters 13.1%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Executive Relationship Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Relationship 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 Executive Relationship Manager

Salaries for an Executive Relationship Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,552 in 2023 to around $71,790 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Relationship Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Executive Relationship Manager Over Time

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$72,228
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2024 $72,228
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