Career Services Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Career Services Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career Services Manager in the United States is $80,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,749
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,682 to $94,738
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,970
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Career Services Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $94,738 $7,895 $1,822 $46
Average $80,448 $6,704 $1,547 $39
25th Percentile $68,682 $5,724 $1,321 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Career Services Manager Salaries

A Career Services 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.

How Experience Level Affects Career Services Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Career Services Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,195
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,249
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,884
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,398
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,021
Levels Salary
Entry Level Career Services Manager$72,195
Intermediate Level Career Services Manager$73,249
Senior Level Career Services Manager$75,884
Specialist Level Career Services Manager$79,398
Expert Level Career Services Manager$84,021
$72,195 0 yr
$73,249 < 2 yrs
$75,884 2-4 yrs
$79,398 5-8 yrs
$84,021 > 8 yrs
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How Do Career Services Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Career Services Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,072.
  • California: $88,734.
  • Massachusetts: $87,552.

Top Paying Cities for Career Services 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: $101,469
  • San Francisco: $100,358
  • Oakland: $98,243

What Skills Can Increase a Career Services Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.01% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
  • Campus Recruiting (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Developing, implementing and improving recruiting plan to attract and engage talented college and graduates.
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Leadership 6.01%
Data Collection 3%
Campus Recruiting 2.15%
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 a Career Services Manager's salary.
  • Call Center: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Assisted Living: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Call Center
 $100,560
25%
Assisted Living
 $90,907
13%
Talent Management
 $90,907
13%
Collective Bargaining
 $89,298
11%
Analysis
 $89,298
11%
Campus Recruiting
 $87,689
9%
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Career Services Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Career Services Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Career Services Manager positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Career Services Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Career Services Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Government$88,493$43.010%

How Education impacts a Career Services Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Career Services 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 a Career Services Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,646 and $92,508).

Career Services Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Career Services Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 6.8%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 30.4%
Masters 49.3%
Doctorate 6.1%
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Career Services Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Career Services 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.

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$68,682
Average $80,448/year
$94,738
$5,724
Average $6,704/month
$7,895
$1,321
Average $1,547/week
$1,822
$33
Average $39/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,738 $7,895 $1,822 $46
Average $80,448 $6,704 $1,547 $39
25th Percentile $68,682 $5,724 $1,321 $33

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Salary Trends for Career Services Manager

Salaries for a Career Services Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,797 in 2023 to around $61,587 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Career Services Manager salary trends, .

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