Due Diligence Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Due Diligence Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Due Diligence Manager in the United States is $139,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,438
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,781 to $146,859
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,990
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Due Diligence Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $146,859 $12,238 $2,824 $71
Average $139,633 $11,636 $2,685 $67
25th Percentile $127,781 $10,648 $2,457 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Due Diligence Manager Salaries

A Due Diligence 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Due Diligence Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Due Diligence 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): $170,549
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,108
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,456
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $182,291
  • Expert (over 8 years): $216,153
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Due Diligence Manager$170,549
Business ... Level Due Diligence Manager$121,108
Due Dilig... Level Due Diligence Manager$140,456
Business ... Level Due Diligence Manager$182,291
Business ... Level Due Diligence Manager$216,153
$170,549 0 yr
$121,108 < 2 yrs
$140,456 2-4 yrs
$182,291 5-8 yrs
$216,153 > 8 yrs
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How Do Due Diligence 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 Due Diligence Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $154,602.
  • California: $154,015.
  • Massachusetts: $151,963.

Top Paying Cities for Due Diligence 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: $176,119
  • San Francisco: $174,191
  • Oakland: $170,520

What Skills Can Increase a Due Diligence Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 8.05% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Insight 8.05%
Data Warehouse 1.59%
Computer Science 1.21%
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 Due Diligence Manager's salary.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Big Data
$146,615
5%
Influencing
$146,615
5%
Program Management
$146,615
5%
Authenticity
$145,218
4%
Azure
$143,822
3%
Data Modeling
$143,822
3%
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Due Diligence Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Due Diligence 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Due Diligence Manager

Salaries for a Due Diligence Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $135,781 in 2023 to around $134,517 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Due Diligence Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Due Diligence Manager Over Time

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2024 $136,570
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