Environmental Sustainability Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Sustainability Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Sustainability Manager in the United States is $125,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,617
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,048 to $137,406
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,351
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View as table View as graph 25% $110,048 10% $96,351 90% $148,617 75% $137,406 $125,092 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Environmental Sustainability Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $137,406 $11,451 $2,642 $66
Average $125,092 $10,424 $2,406 $60
25th Percentile $110,048 $9,171 $2,116 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Sustainability Manager Salaries

An Environmental 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Sustainability Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Sustainability 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): $103,483
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $119,121
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,137
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,186
  • Expert (over 8 years): $218,670
Levels Salary
Sustainab... Level Environmental Sustainability Manager$103,483
Sustainab... Level Environmental Sustainability Manager$119,121
Environme... Level Environmental Sustainability Manager$126,137
Sustainab... Level Environmental Sustainability Manager$150,186
VP of Sus... Level Environmental Sustainability Manager$218,670
$103,483 0 yr
$119,121 < 2 yrs
$126,137 2-4 yrs
$150,186 5-8 yrs
$218,670 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environmental 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 Environmental Sustainability Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $138,502.
  • California: $137,976.
  • Massachusetts: $136,138.

Top Paying Cities for Environmental 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: $157,779
  • San Francisco: $156,051
  • Oakland: $152,762

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Sustainability Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 5.73% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Benchmarking (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Benchmarking is the practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies. Dimensions typically measured are quality, time and cost. Benchmarking is used to measure performance using a specific indicator (cost per unit of measure, productivity per unit of measure, cycle time of x per unit of measure or defects per unit of measure) resulting in a metric of performance that is then compared to others. Also referred to as "best practice benchmarking" or "process benchmarking", this process is used in management in which organizations evaluate various aspects of their processes in relation to best-practice companies' processes, usually within a peer group defined for the purposes of comparison. This then allows organizations to develop plans on how to make improvements or adapt specific best practices, usually with the aim of increasing some aspect of performance. Benchmarking may be a one-off event, but is often treated as a continuous process in which organizations continually seek to improve their practices.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.55% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 5.73%
Benchmarking 1.31%
Procurement 0.55%
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 an Environmental Sustainability Manager's salary.
  • Investor Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Corporate Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Investor Relations
$133,848
7%
Corporate Communications
$132,598
6%
Alignment
$131,347
5%
Packaging
$130,096
4%
Data Collection
$130,096
4%
Program Management
$128,845
3%
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Environmental Sustainability Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Sustainability Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Sustainability Manager positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Sustainability Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Sustainability Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$187,638$90.050%
Telecom$181,383$87.045%
Media$175,129$84.040%
MFG Nondurable$168,874$81.035%
Construction$162,620$78.030%

Environmental Sustainability Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Environmental Sustainability Manager

Salaries for an Environmental Sustainability Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,806 in 2023 to around $98,059 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Sustainability Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Environmental Sustainability Manager Over Time

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FAQ about Environmental Sustainability Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Environmental Sustainability Manager?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Sustainability Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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