Route Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Route Development Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Route Development Manager in the United States is $83,637 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,889
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,750 to $86,910
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,017
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Route Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $86,910 $7,242 $1,671 $42
Average $83,637 $6,970 $1,608 $40
25th Percentile $70,750 $5,896 $1,361 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Route Development Manager Salaries

A Route Development 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 Route Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Route Development 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): $80,595
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,953
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,737
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,885
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,967
Levels Salary
Entry Level Route Development Manager$80,595
Intermediate Level Route Development Manager$80,953
Senior Level Route Development Manager$84,737
Specialist Level Route Development Manager$85,885
Expert Level Route Development Manager$85,967
$80,595 0 yr
$80,953 < 2 yrs
$84,737 2-4 yrs
$85,885 5-8 yrs
$85,967 > 8 yrs
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How Do Route Development 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 Route Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,603.
  • California: $92,252.
  • Massachusetts: $91,023.

Top Paying Cities for Route Development 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: $105,492
  • San Francisco: $104,455
  • Oakland: $102,138

What Skills Can Increase a Route Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.06% 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.
  • Candidate Sourcing (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Sourcing, identifying, and engaging potential candidates online and offline to build a talent pipeline for an organization.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.06%
Candidate Sourcing 2.12%
Work Ethic 1.25%
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 Route Development Manager's salary.
  • Candidate Screening: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Work Ethic: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Candidate Screening
$89,492
7%
Problem Solving
$89,492
7%
Work Ethic
$88,656
6%
Leadership
$88,656
6%
Full-Cycle Recruiting
$87,819
5%
Advertising
$87,819
5%
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How Education impacts a Route Development Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Route Development 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 Route Development Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $86,940 and $92,465).

Route Development Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Route Development Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 12.0%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 63.6%
Masters 17.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Route Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Route Development 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Route Development Manager

Salaries for a Route Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $66,741 in 2023 to around $66,791 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Route Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Route Development Manager Over Time

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$66,741
2024
$66,921
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