Improvement Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Improvement Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Improvement Manager in the United States is $94,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,448
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,537 to $105,385
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,440
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Improvement Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $105,385 $8,782 $2,027 $51
Average $94,332 $7,861 $1,814 $45
25th Percentile $86,537 $7,211 $1,664 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Improvement Manager Salaries

An Improvement 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 Improvement Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Improvement 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): $73,631
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,030
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,650
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,899
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,652
Levels Salary
Project M... Level Improvement Manager$73,631
Improveme... Level Improvement Manager$92,030
Project M... Level Improvement Manager$112,650
Project M... Level Improvement Manager$126,899
Project M... Level Improvement Manager$149,652
$73,631 0 yr
$92,030 < 2 yrs
$112,650 2-4 yrs
$126,899 5-8 yrs
$149,652 > 8 yrs
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How Do Improvement 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 Improvement Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,445.
  • California: $104,049.
  • Massachusetts: $102,662.

Top Paying Cities for Improvement 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: $118,981
  • San Francisco: $117,812
  • Oakland: $115,199

What Skills Can Increase an Improvement Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.38% 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 1.33% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.04% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 21.38%
Scrum 1.33%
Billing 1.04%
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 Improvement Manager's salary.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Science
$103,766
10%
Software Development
$102,822
9%
Agile
$100,936
7%
Program Management
$100,936
7%
Scrum
$100,936
7%
Project Delivery
$99,992
6%
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How Education impacts an Improvement Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Improvement 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 Improvement Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $89,186 and $95,389).

Improvement Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Improvement Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 48.1%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Improvement Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Improvement 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 Improvement Manager

Salaries for an Improvement Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,258 in 2023 to around $80,851 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Improvement Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Improvement Manager Over Time

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$83,258
2024
$81,388
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