Dc Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Dc Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dc Manager in the United States is $95,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,594
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,486 to $107,573
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,577
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Dc Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $107,573 $8,964 $2,069 $52
Average $95,468 $7,956 $1,836 $46
25th Percentile $83,486 $6,957 $1,605 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Dc Manager Salaries

A Dc 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 Dc Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dc 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): $92,140
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,639
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,804
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,135
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,689
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dc Manager$92,140
Intermediate Level Dc Manager$92,639
Senior Level Dc Manager$93,804
Specialist Level Dc Manager$95,135
Expert Level Dc Manager$96,689
$92,140 0 yr
$92,639 < 2 yrs
$93,804 2-4 yrs
$95,135 5-8 yrs
$96,689 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dc 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: $120,414
  • San Francisco: $119,230
  • Oakland: $116,585

What Skills Can Increase a Dc Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 17.22% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Client Relationship (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 17.22%
Client Relationship 3.08%
Store Management 0.92%
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 Dc Manager's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Operations Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$104,060
9%
Operations Management
$101,196
6%
Change Management
$101,196
6%
Influencing
$100,241
5%
Accountability
$99,287
4%
Safety Standards
$99,287
4%
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How Education impacts a Dc Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dc Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Dc Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $100,256 and $108,026).

Dc Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dc Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 31.3%
Associates 12.1%
Bachelors 39.2%
Masters 14.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Dc Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dc 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dc Manager

Salaries for a Dc Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,784 in 2023 to around $95,733 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dc Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dc Manager Over Time

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2023
$95,784
2024
$96,480
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$95,733
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2023 $95,784
2024 $96,480
2025 $95,733
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