Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader in the United States is $47,583 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,067
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,211 to $52,547
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,320
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Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $52,547 $4,379 $1,011 $25
Average $47,583 $3,965 $915 $23
25th Percentile $42,211 $3,518 $812 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salaries

An Assistant Manager/Crew Leader'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 Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader'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): $44,335
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,601
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,549
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,065
  • Expert (over 8 years): $48,272
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Manager/Crew Leader$44,335
Intermediate Level Assistant Manager/Crew Leader$44,601
Senior Level Assistant Manager/Crew Leader$46,549
Specialist Level Assistant Manager/Crew Leader$48,065
Expert Level Assistant Manager/Crew Leader$48,272
$44,335 0 yr
$44,601 < 2 yrs
$46,549 2-4 yrs
$48,065 5-8 yrs
$48,272 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Manager/Crew Leader 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 Manager/Crew Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,684.
  • California: $52,484.
  • Massachusetts: $51,784.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager/Crew Leaders

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: $60,016
  • San Francisco: $59,426
  • Oakland: $58,108

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 23.22% 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.
  • Retail Management (Mentioned in 1.66% Job Postings): Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
  • Back Office (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): The back office is the administration and support personnel who are not client-facing. Back-office personnel provide essential functions to the business.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 23.22%
Retail Management 1.66%
Back Office 1.3%
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 Manager/Crew Leader's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
$54,720
15%
Insight
$51,865
9%
Team Management
$51,389
8%
Time Management
$50,438
6%
Accountability
$50,438
6%
Customer Satisfaction
$49,486
4%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager/Crew Leaders 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 Manager/Crew Leader with a No Diploma is between $39,795 and $48,816).

Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager/Crew Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 38.1%
High School 38.1%
Associates 12.7%
Bachelors 41.3%
Masters 7.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader'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 Manager/Crew Leader

Salaries for an Assistant Manager/Crew Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,595 in 2023 to around $43,111 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager/Crew Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Manager/Crew Leader Over Time

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2023
$43,595
2024
$43,775
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2024 $43,775
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