Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) in the United States is $79,209 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,393
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,221 to $85,063
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,769
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Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $85,063 $7,089 $1,636 $41
Average $79,209 $6,601 $1,523 $38
25th Percentile $73,221 $6,102 $1,408 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salaries

An Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)'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 (Employee Relations) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)'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): $64,792
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,990
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,841
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,220
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,064
Levels Salary
HRIS Anal... Level Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)$64,792
Assistant... Level Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)$77,990
HRIS Anal... Level Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)$102,841
HRIS Anal... Level Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)$116,220
HRIS Supe... Level Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)$105,064
$64,792 0 yr
$77,990 < 2 yrs
$102,841 2-4 yrs
$116,220 5-8 yrs
$105,064 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) 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 (Employee Relations)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,701.
  • California: $87,368.
  • Massachusetts: $86,203.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)s

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: $99,907
  • San Francisco: $98,813
  • Oakland: $96,730

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.76% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.07% 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.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.76%
Microsoft Office 2.07%
Data Analysis 1.23%
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 (Employee Relations)'s salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • System Configuration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$83,170
5%
System Configuration
$81,586
3%
Insight
$81,586
3%
Project Management
$81,586
3%
Troubleshooting
$81,586
3%
Commitment
$80,793
2%
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Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$95,051$46.020%
Biotechnology$91,091$44.015%
Financial Services$91,091$44.015%
Insurance$91,091$44.015%
Software & Networking$91,091$44.015%

How Education impacts an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)s enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) with a Bachelor's Degree is between $77,102 and $81,796).

Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 9.6%
Associates 9.0%
Bachelors 55.1%
Masters 24.4%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)

Salaries for an Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,336 in 2023 to around $72,887 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) Over Time

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$73,336
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$73,197
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FAQ about Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Manager (Employee Relations)?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Manager (Employee Relations) roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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