Academy Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Academy Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academy Manager in the United States is $73,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,090
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,991 to $83,430
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,684
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Academy Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,430 $6,952 $1,604 $40
Average $73,918 $6,160 $1,421 $36
25th Percentile $66,991 $5,583 $1,288 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Academy Manager Salaries

An Academy 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Academy 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:

  • San Jose: $93,233
  • San Francisco: $92,316
  • Oakland: $90,269

What Skills Can Increase an Academy Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.48% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Processing (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
  • Collection Management (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): It involves the development, storage, and preservation of cultural property, as well as objects of contemporary culture (including contemporary art, literature, technology, and documents) in museums, libraries, archives and private collections
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.48%
Data Processing 1.39%
Collection Management 0.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Academy Manager's salary.
  • Technical Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Acumen
$89,441
21%
Effective Communication
$87,962
19%
Project Management
$85,006
15%
Regulatory Compliance
$85,006
15%
Presentation
$83,527
13%
Data Analysis
$82,788
12%
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How Education impacts an Academy Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academy Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Academy Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $66,052 and $73,061).

Academy Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academy Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.2%
High School 8.2%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 50.8%
Masters 31.1%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Academy Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academy 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Academy Manager

Salaries for an Academy Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,367 in 2023 to around $68,879 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academy Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Academy Manager Over Time

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2023
$72,367
2024
$71,201
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2024 $71,201
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