As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Location Manager in the US is $131,340, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,526 weekly, or $10,945 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Location Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Location Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $102,265 to $169,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,121) and 75th percentile ($151,134), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,155 per year. This $35,013 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Sales and Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Location Manager often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Location Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Location Manager Salary $102,265 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Location Manager Salary $116,121 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Location Manager Salary $131,340 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Location Manager Salary $151,134 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Location Manager Salary $169,155 US April 01, 2026
25% $116,121 10% $102,265 90% $169,155 75% $151,134 $131,340 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Location Manager ?

The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for finding and securing locations to be used, obtaining all fire, police and other governmental permits, and coordinating the logistics for the production to complete its work. They are also the public face of the production, and responsible for addressing issues that arise due to the production's impact on the community....

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Location Manager in the United States. The base salary for Location Manager ranges from $116,121 to $151,134 with the average base salary of $131,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,697 to $200,337 with the average total cash compensation of $161,994.

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Skills associated with Location Manager: Customer Service, Action!, Inventory