Data Center Facility Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Center Facility Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Center Facility Manager in the United States is $55,546 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Data Center Facility Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,854
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,938 to $61,465
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,921
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Data Center Facility Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $61,465 $5,122 $1,182 $30
Average $55,546 $4,629 $1,068 $27
25th Percentile $48,938 $4,078 $941 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Data Center Facility Manager Salaries

A Data Center Facility 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 Data Center Facility Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Center Facility 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): $48,174
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,005
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,399
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,997
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,250
Levels Salary
Annuities... Level Data Center Facility Manager$48,174
Data Cent... Level Data Center Facility Manager$56,005
Annuities... Level Data Center Facility Manager$77,399
Annuities... Level Data Center Facility Manager$85,997
Annuity S... Level Data Center Facility Manager$110,250
$48,174 0 yr
$56,005 < 2 yrs
$77,399 2-4 yrs
$85,997 5-8 yrs
$110,250 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Center Facility 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: $70,060
  • San Francisco: $69,371
  • Oakland: $67,833

What Skills Can Increase a Data Center Facility Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 27.78% 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.
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Customer Service 27.78%
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 Data Center Facility Manager's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$58,879
6%
Decision Making
$57,212
3%
Troubleshooting
$56,657
2%
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How Education impacts a Data Center Facility Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Center Facility 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 a Data Center Facility Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $57,211 and $60,967).

Data Center Facility Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Center Facility Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 18.1%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 61.1%
Masters 7.4%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Data Center Facility Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Center Facility 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Center Facility Manager

Salaries for a Data Center Facility Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $52,070 in 2023 to around $52,110 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Center Facility Manager salary trends, .

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$52,469
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