As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Location Manager in the US is $131,444, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,528 weekly, or $10,954 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Location Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Location Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $102,378 to $169,690. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,230) and 75th percentile ($151,463), while top earners (90th percentile) make $169,690 per year. This $35,233 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 $102,378 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Location Manager Salary $116,230 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Location Manager Salary $131,444 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Location Manager Salary $151,463 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Location Manager Salary $169,690 US September 01, 2026
25% $116,230 10% $102,378 90% $169,690 75% $151,463 $131,444 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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    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 $116,230 to $151,463 with the average base salary of $131,444. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,424 to $202,808 with the average total cash compensation of $163,987.

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