Corporate Sustainability Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Corporate Sustainability Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate Sustainability Manager in the United States is $97,645 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,067
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,420 to $110,952
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,558
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Corporate Sustainability Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $110,952 $9,246 $2,134 $53
Average $97,645 $8,137 $1,878 $47
25th Percentile $82,420 $6,868 $1,585 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate Sustainability Manager Salaries

A Corporate Sustainability 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 Corporate Sustainability 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 Corporate Sustainability Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,113.
  • California: $107,702.
  • Massachusetts: $106,267.

Top Paying Cities for Corporate Sustainability 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: $123,160
  • San Francisco: $121,949
  • Oakland: $119,244

What Skills Can Increase a Corporate Sustainability Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Stewardship (Mentioned in 9.95% Job Postings): Planning and managing processes and resources to promote a culture of highest level of ethical standards and responsibility to the community.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 0.73% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Stewardship 9.95%
Salesforce 1.7%
Logistics 0.73%
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 Corporate Sustainability Manager's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
 $103,504
6%
Integrity
 $101,551
4%
Leadership
 $101,551
4%
Project Management
 $101,551
4%
Prospecting
 $101,551
4%
Authenticity
 $101,551
4%
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How Education impacts a Corporate Sustainability Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Corporate Sustainability 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 Corporate Sustainability Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $95,404 and $106,685).

Corporate Sustainability Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Corporate Sustainability Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.2%
High School 4.2%
Associates 3.1%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 46.9%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Corporate Sustainability Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate Sustainability 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.

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$82,420
Average $97,645/year
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Average $1,878/week
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Average $47/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $110,952 $9,246 $2,134 $53
Average $97,645 $8,137 $1,878 $47
25th Percentile $82,420 $6,868 $1,585 $40

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Salary Trends for Corporate Sustainability Manager

Salaries for a Corporate Sustainability Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,294 in 2023 to around $97,617 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Corporate Sustainability Manager salary trends, .

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