What are the main factors that influence a Shift Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Shift Manager's salary?

A Shift Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,828 for beginners, reaching about $40,944 at mid-level, and approach $43,729 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Shift Manager?

Shift Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Shift Manager roles are District of Columbia $44,900, California $44,730, Massachusetts $44,134. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Shift Manager roles make?

Salaries for Shift Manager level roles vary by specialization: Production Shift Manager: $109,703; Shift Charge Nurse: $102,290; Manager, Beverage Shift: $89,878; Production Shift Supervisor II: $80,170; Assistant Shift Manager: $73,134.

Shift Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Shift Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Shift Manager in Delaware is $41,068 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,082
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,604 to $46,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,540

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Shift Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,833	$3,903	$901	$23
Average	$41,068	$3,422	$790	$20
25th Percentile	$36,604	$3,050	$704	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Shift Manager Salaries

A Shift 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 Shift Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Shift 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): $39,828
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,014
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,944
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,977
Expert (over 8 years): $43,729

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Shift Manager	$39,828
Intermediate Level Shift Manager	$40,014
Senior Level Shift Manager	$40,944
Specialist Level Shift Manager	$42,977
Expert Level Shift Manager	$43,729

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How Do Shift 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 Shift Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,900.
California: $44,730.
Massachusetts: $44,134.

District of Columbia $44,900 California $44,730 Massachusetts $44,134 Washington $43,972 New Jersey $43,955 Alaska $43,899 Connecticut $43,339 New York $43,112

Hawaii $42,386 Rhode Island $42,045 Maryland $41,814 Minnesota $41,498 Colorado $41,376 Illinois $41,336 Oregon $41,181 Delaware $41,068

New Hampshire $40,997 Virginia $40,837 Pennsylvania $40,370 Nevada $40,135 North Dakota $40,058 Michigan $39,936 Wisconsin $39,892 Vermont $39,803

Texas $39,555 Maine $39,539 Arizona $39,515 Ohio $39,486 Georgia $39,113 Indiana $38,927 Wyoming $38,890 Utah $38,833

Iowa $38,809 Kansas $38,614 Louisiana $38,558 North Carolina $38,537 Missouri $38,529 Florida $38,371 Montana $38,286 Nebraska $38,205

Kentucky $38,160 South Carolina $37,998 Tennessee $37,897 Idaho $37,856 New Mexico $37,560 Oklahoma $37,495 Alabama $37,256 South Dakota $36,854

Arkansas $36,635 West Virginia $36,518 Mississippi $36,165

Top Paying Cities for Shift 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:

Lincoln: $42,503
Little Creek: $42,110
Magnolia: $42,285

Lincoln, DE $42,503 Little Creek, DE $42,110 Magnolia, DE $42,285 Milford, DE $42,503 Marydel, DE $41,952 Millsboro, DE $42,503 Millville, DE $42,787 Milton, DE $42,503

Nassau, DE $42,503 Ocean View, DE $42,787 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,787 Seaford, DE $42,057 Selbyville, DE $42,787 Smyrna, DE $41,903 Viola, DE $42,285 Woodside, DE $42,163

Bear, DE $41,595 Newark, DE $41,611 Claymont, DE $41,644 Delaware City, DE $41,611 Hockessin, DE $41,644 Kirkwood, DE $41,611 Middletown, DE $41,818 Montchanin, DE $41,644

New Castle, DE $41,644 Odessa, DE $41,875 Port Penn, DE $41,498 Rockland, DE $41,644 Saint Georges, DE $41,611 Townsend, DE $41,814 Winterthur, DE $41,644 Lewes, DE $42,503

Wilmington, DE $41,644 Dover, DE $42,090 Dover Afb, DE $42,187 Bethany Beach, DE $42,787 Bethel, DE $42,057 Bridgeville, DE $42,503 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,134 Cheswold, DE $41,993

Clayton, DE $41,887 Dagsboro, DE $42,787 Delmar, DE $42,057 Ellendale, DE $42,503 Felton, DE $42,503 Fenwick Island, DE $42,787 Frankford, DE $42,787 Frederica, DE $42,503

Georgetown, DE $42,503 Greenwood, DE $42,503 Harbeson, DE $42,503 Harrington, DE $42,503 Hartly, DE $41,867 Houston, DE $42,503 Kenton, DE $41,887 Laurel, DE $42,057

Yorklyn, DE $41,644

Shift Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Shift 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 January 01, 2026

$36,604

Average $41,068/year

$46,833

$3,050

Average $3,422/month

$3,903

$704

Average $790/week

$901

$18

Average $20/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,833	$3,903	$901	$23
Average	$41,068	$3,422	$790	$20
25th Percentile	$36,604	$3,050	$704	$18

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