Assistant Liquor Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Liquor Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Liquor Manager in the United States is $42,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,811
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,352 to $47,522
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,292
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Assistant Liquor Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,522 $3,960 $914 $23
Average $42,810 $3,568 $823 $21
25th Percentile $38,352 $3,196 $738 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Liquor Manager Salaries

An Assistant Liquor 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 Do Assistant Liquor 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 Assistant Liquor Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,400.
  • California: $47,220.
  • Massachusetts: $46,590.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Liquor 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: $53,997
  • San Francisco: $53,466
  • Oakland: $52,280

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Liquor Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 17.6% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Custodial (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): A service when an entity or individual holds a client's property or money on their behalf. The custodian is responsible for the safety of the financial products.
  • Facility Management (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): Facility management (or facilities management or FM) is a professional management discipline focused upon the efficient and effective delivery of support services for the organizations that it serves. The International Organization for Standardization(ISO) defines facility Management as the "organizational function which integrates people, place and process within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business."
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 17.6%
Custodial 1.72%
Facility Management 1.07%
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 Assistant Liquor Manager's salary.
  • Exploration: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Property Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Exploration
$47,948
12%
Decision Making
$47,091
10%
Property Management
$47,091
10%
Written Communication
$46,663
9%
Public Relations
$46,663
9%
Facility Management
$44,095
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Liquor Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Liquor Managers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Assistant Liquor Manager with a No Diploma is between $36,793 and $39,424).

Assistant Liquor Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Liquor Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 3.0%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 37.3%
Masters 58.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Liquor Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Liquor 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 Assistant Liquor Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Liquor Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,512 in 2023 to around $51,899 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Liquor Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Liquor Manager Over Time

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2024
$52,359
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2024 $52,359
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