As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Manager Trainee in Los Angeles, CA is $114,486, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,202 weekly, or $9,541 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Manager Trainee in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Manager Trainee in Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $94,392 to $140,574. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($103,968) and 75th percentile ($128,142), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,574 per year. This $24,174 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Guest Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Los Angeles Manager Trainee often earn 0.4% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 76 statewide for Manager Trainee job salary. 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
Manager Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $94,392 Los Angeles, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $103,968 Los Angeles, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $114,486 Los Angeles, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $128,142 Los Angeles, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $140,574 Los Angeles, CA April 01, 2026
25% $103,968 10% $94,392 90% $140,574 75% $128,142 $114,486 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Manager Trainee jobs in Los Angeles, California

Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Sporting Goods - Northridge, CA

Assistant Manager Trainee - Full-time

Big 5 Sporting Goods - Susanville, CA

Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big 5 Sporting Goods - Watsonville, CA

Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time

Big 5 Sporting Goods - Ukiah, CA

Search More Manager Trainee Jobs in Los Angeles, California

Manager Trainee

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Manager Trainee job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Manager Trainee.

Job Openings for Manager Trainee in Los Angeles, CA

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Training Specialist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Manager Trainee

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Training Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Manager Trainee, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
103968
128142
114486

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
141303
181867
160792
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Manager Trainee in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Manager Trainee ranges from $103,968 to $128,142 with the average base salary of $114,486. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,303 to $181,867 with the average total cash compensation of $160,792.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

103968
128142

 

About Los Angeles, California    Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most....More

Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

Manager Trainee Salary in popular cities: San DiegoSan JoseSan Francisco

Skills associated with Manager Trainee: Customer Service, Create, Inventory, Timely ...More

Jobs with a similar salary range to Manager Trainee : Regional Training Manager, Lms Manager, Antenna Engineer