Service Quality Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Service Quality Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Service Quality Manager in the United States is $124,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,827
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,835 to $136,206
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,268
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Service Quality Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,206 $11,351 $2,619 $65
Average $124,540 $10,378 $2,395 $60
25th Percentile $111,835 $9,320 $2,151 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Service Quality Manager Salaries

A Service Quality 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 Service Quality Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Service Quality 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): $122,981
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $148,848
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,422
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,821
  • Expert (over 8 years): $193,618
Levels Salary
Quality A... Level Service Quality Manager$122,981
Quality A... Level Service Quality Manager$148,848
Service Q... Level Service Quality Manager$125,422
Quality A... Level Service Quality Manager$158,821
Quality A... Level Service Quality Manager$193,618
$122,981 0 yr
$148,848 < 2 yrs
$125,422 2-4 yrs
$158,821 5-8 yrs
$193,618 > 8 yrs
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How Do Service Quality 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 Service Quality Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $137,891.
  • California: $137,368.
  • Massachusetts: $135,537.

Top Paying Cities for Service Quality 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: $157,082
  • San Francisco: $155,362
  • Oakland: $152,088

What Skills Can Increase a Service Quality Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.92% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Management System (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Enforcing a set of policies and procedures in coordinating and directing an organization to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.92%
Quality Management System 2.61%
Root Cause Analysis 1.28%
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 Service Quality Manager's salary.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oncology
$139,485
12%
Collaboration
$129,522
4%
Innovation
$129,522
4%
KPI
$128,276
3%
Quality Management System
$128,276
3%
Decision Making
$128,276
3%
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Service Quality Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Service Quality 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 Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Service Quality Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Service Quality Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Service Quality Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$186,810$90.050%

How Education impacts a Service Quality Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Service Quality Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Service Quality Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,625 and $130,534).

Service Quality Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Service Quality Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 12.1%
Associates 8.9%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 24.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Service Quality Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Service Quality 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 Service Quality Manager

Salaries for a Service Quality Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $107,575 in 2023 to around $107,630 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Service Quality Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Service Quality Manager Over Time

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  • Morgan Engineering Systems Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Morgan Engineering Systems Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Crane Service Manager. Position Summary. For over 150 years, Morgan has led the way in transforming the metals industry. ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Honeygrow LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Honeygrow LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Service Manager - Gahanna. ABOUT HONEYGROW. honeygrow is a thriving Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant with a grow... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Columbus, OH

    Buffalo Wild Wings | Columbus, OH

    Buffalo Wild Wings - 651 Coleman's Crossing Blvd. Responsibilities: Oversee takeout operations and guest entry experience. Assist in managing shift operati... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Feldman Automotive

    Columbus, OH

    Feldman Automotive | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Job Title: Service Manager. Job Summary. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Service Manager to overs... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Staff Zone/Select People

    Columbus, OH

    Staff Zone/Select People | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Do you have a passion to help others in your community. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment. Build a solid & reward... more

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  • Veregy, an Energy Transition Company

    Columbus, OH

    Veregy, an Energy Transition Company | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying Energy Tran... more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about Service Quality Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Service Quality Manager?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Service Quality Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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