Enrollment Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Enrollment Manager in the United States is $108,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,196 to $117,206
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,346

Key Factors That Influence Enrollment Manager Salaries

An Enrollment Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Enrollment 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: $137,377
  • San Francisco: $135,873
  • Oakland: $133,009

What Skills Can Increase an Enrollment Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.63% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Direct Sales (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Direct selling consists of two main business models: single-level marketing, in which a direct seller makes money by buying products from a parent organization and selling them directly to customers, and multi-level marketing (also known as network marketing or person-to-person marketing), in which the direct seller may earn money from both direct sales to customers and by sponsoring new direct sellers and potentially earning a commission from their efforts. According to the FTC: "Direct selling is a blanket term that encompasses a variety of business forms premised on person-to-person selling in locations other than a retail establishment, such as social media platforms or the home of the salesperson or prospective customer." Modern direct selling includes sales made through the party plan, one-on-one demonstrations, and other personal contact arrangements as well as internet sales. Some sources have defined direct selling as: "The direct personal presentation, demonstration, and sale of products and services to consumers, usually in their homes or at their jobs."
  • SEM (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons.
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.63%
Direct Sales 1.98%
SEM 1.73%

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 Enrollment Manager's salary.

  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment $128,522
18%
Products and Services $123,076
13%
Collaboration $119,809
10%

Enrollment Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Enrollment Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Enrollment Manager positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Enrollment Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Enrollment Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$152,484$73.040%
Business Services$130,700$63.020%
Financial Services$119,809$58.010%

Enrollment Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Enrollment 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 September 01, 2026
$99,196
Average $108,917/year
$117,206
$8,266
Average $9,076/month
$9,767
$1,908
Average $2,095/week
$2,254
$48
Average $52/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $117,206 $9,767 $2,254 $56
Average $108,917 $9,076 $2,095 $52
25th Percentile $99,196 $8,266 $1,908 $48

Most common benefits for Enrollment Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Enrollment Manager

Here are companies hiring for Enrollment Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

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FAQ about Enrollment Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Enrollment Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Enrollment Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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