Literary Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Literary Manager in the United States is $60,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,901
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,722 to $66,338
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,887
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Literary Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,338 $5,528 $1,276 $32
Average $60,229 $5,019 $1,158 $29
25th Percentile $52,722 $4,393 $1,014 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Literary Manager Salaries

A Literary 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 Literary Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Literary 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): $60,750
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,577
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,045
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,713
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,647
Levels Salary
Literary ... Level Literary Manager$60,750
Underwrit... Level Literary Manager$71,577
Underwrit... Level Literary Manager$93,045
Underwrit... Level Literary Manager$108,713
Property ... Level Literary Manager$115,647
$60,750 0 yr
$71,577 < 2 yrs
$93,045 2-4 yrs
$108,713 5-8 yrs
$115,647 > 8 yrs
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How Do Literary 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 Literary Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,685.
  • California: $66,432.
  • Massachusetts: $65,547.

Top Paying Cities for Literary 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: $75,966
  • San Francisco: $75,135
  • Oakland: $73,551

What Skills Can Increase a Literary Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.49% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Tax Return (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): Calculating an entity’s income earned with the amount of tax payable to the government, organizations, or potential taxpayers.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.49%
Tax Return 1.45%
Financial Services 1.14%
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 Literary Manager's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Knowledge of Underwriting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
 $67,456
12%
Business Development
 $65,649
9%
Knowledge of Underwriting
 $65,649
9%
Integrity
 $63,240
5%
Financial Services
 $62,638
4%
Accountability
 $62,036
3%
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How Education impacts a Literary Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Literary 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 Literary Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $58,480 and $61,719).

Literary Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Literary Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 12.4%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 71.3%
Masters 8.7%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Literary Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Literary 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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$52,722
Average $60,229/year
$66,338
$4,393
Average $5,019/month
$5,528
$1,014
Average $1,158/week
$1,276
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Average $29/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,338 $5,528 $1,276 $32
Average $60,229 $5,019 $1,158 $29
25th Percentile $52,722 $4,393 $1,014 $25

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Salary Trends for Literary Manager

Salaries for a Literary Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,283 in 2023 to around $63,276 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Literary Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Literary Manager Over Time

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