As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Manager Trainee in North Carolina is $98,232, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,889 weekly, or $8,186 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $81,008 to $120,509. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,216) and 75th percentile ($109,893), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,509 per year. This $20,677 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, North Carolina Manager Trainee often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 35 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 nationwide 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 $81,008 NC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $89,216 NC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $98,232 NC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $109,893 NC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $120,509 NC January 01, 2026
25% $89,216 10% $81,008 90% $120,509 75% $109,893 $98,232 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $117,133 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $122,300 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $122,853 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $122,260 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $123,750 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $118,477 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $121,166 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $127,269 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $119,835 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $120,019 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Training Specialist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Manager Trainee

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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