Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Service Lead/Assistant Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Service Lead/Assistant Manager in the United States is $65,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,171
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,085 to $74,538
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,560
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Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,538 $6,211 $1,433 $36
Average $65,055 $5,421 $1,251 $31
25th Percentile $60,085 $5,007 $1,155 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salaries

A Service Lead/Assistant 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 Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Service Lead/Assistant 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): $77,432
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,714
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,358
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,778
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,295
Levels Salary
Client Se... Level Service Lead/Assistant Manager$77,432
Client Se... Level Service Lead/Assistant Manager$104,714
Service L... Level Service Lead/Assistant Manager$64,358
Customer ... Level Service Lead/Assistant Manager$76,778
Customer ... Level Service Lead/Assistant Manager$101,295
$77,432 0 yr
$104,714 < 2 yrs
$64,358 2-4 yrs
$76,778 5-8 yrs
$101,295 > 8 yrs
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How Do Service Lead/Assistant 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 Service Lead/Assistant Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,029.
  • California: $71,756.
  • Massachusetts: $70,799.

Top Paying Cities for Service Lead/Assistant 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: $82,054
  • San Francisco: $81,155
  • Oakland: $79,445

What Skills Can Increase a Service Lead/Assistant Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 42.04% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.11% 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.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 42.04%
Microsoft Office 1.11%
Food Service 0.82%
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 a Service Lead/Assistant Manager's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Sales Training: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$78,717
21%
Sales Training
$78,066
20%
Innovation
$76,765
18%
Collaboration
$76,765
18%
Teamwork
$74,813
15%
Inventory Control
$74,813
15%
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Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Service Lead/Assistant Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Service Lead/Assistant Manager positions in Insurance or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Service Lead/Assistant Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Service Lead/Assistant Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure$81,319$39.025%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$78,066$38.020%
Pharmaceuticals$76,765$37.018%
Financial Services$74,813$36.015%
MFG Durable$72,862$35.012%

How Education impacts a Service Lead/Assistant Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Service Lead/Assistant Managers 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 a Service Lead/Assistant Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $60,798 and $65,018).

Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Service Lead/Assistant Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.0%
High School 38.0%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 29.5%
Masters 7.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Service Lead/Assistant Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Service Lead/Assistant 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Service Lead/Assistant Manager

Salaries for a Service Lead/Assistant Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,241 in 2023 to around $48,082 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Service Lead/Assistant Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Service Lead/Assistant Manager Over Time

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2023
$48,241
2024
$48,383
2025
$48,082
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2024 $48,383
2025 $48,082
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Service Lead/Assistant Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Service Lead/Assistant Manager?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Service Lead/Assistant Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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