Agile Release Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Agile Release Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Agile Release Manager in the United States is $152,450 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,773
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,792 to $160,994
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,357
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Agile Release Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $160,994 $13,416 $3,096 $77
Average $152,450 $12,704 $2,932 $73
25th Percentile $138,792 $11,566 $2,669 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Agile Release Manager Salaries

An Agile Release 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 Agile Release Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Agile Release 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): $100,945
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $125,002
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,492
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,731
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,670
Levels Salary
Release E... Level Agile Release Manager$100,945
Release E... Level Agile Release Manager$125,002
Release E... Level Agile Release Manager$141,492
Release E... Level Agile Release Manager$174,731
Agile Rel... Level Agile Release Manager$150,670
$100,945 0 yr
$125,002 < 2 yrs
$141,492 2-4 yrs
$174,731 5-8 yrs
$150,670 > 8 yrs
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How Do Agile Release 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 Agile Release Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $168,793.
  • California: $168,152.
  • Massachusetts: $165,911.

Top Paying Cities for Agile Release 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: $192,285
  • San Francisco: $190,395
  • Oakland: $186,172

What Skills Can Increase an Agile Release Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.36% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Continuous Integration (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Continuous integration (CI) is the practice of automating the integration of code changes from multiple contributors into a single software project.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 6.36%
Scrum 2.77%
Continuous Integration 1.78%
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 Agile Release Manager's salary.
  • iOS: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
iOS
$161,597
6%
Partnering
$160,073
5%
Customer Service
$157,024
3%
Process Management
$157,024
3%
Integrity
$157,024
3%
Continuous Integration
$157,024
3%
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Agile Release Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Agile Release 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Agile Release Manager

Salaries for an Agile Release Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,381 in 2023 to around $148,090 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Agile Release Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Agile Release Manager Over Time

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2023
$150,381
2024
$150,117
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$148,090
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2024 $150,117
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