Learning Design Manager Salary in Waterloo, IA

How much does a Learning Design Manager make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA is $135,217. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $102,363 to a high of $170,346, with most professionals earning between $118,020 and $153,605.

Search Learning Design Manager Jobs in Waterloo, IA

How to Become a Design Manager

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a Learning Design Manager

$118,020 to $153,605

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Learning Design Manager Salary:
Select State
Select City in IA
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Waterloo, Iowa

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

What is a Learning Design Manager?

The Learning Design Manager is responsible for leading a team of instructional designers and content developers to create engaging and effective learning experiences. They collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand learning needs and objectives, and then design and develop learning solutions that align with those goals. The Learning Design Manager also oversees the implementation and evaluation of learning programs, ensuring they meet quality standards and drive desired learning outcomes. Additionally, they stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning design to continuously improve and innovate the organization's learning offerings. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and instructional design skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Learning Design Manager.

Search Learning Design Manager Job Openings

Job Openings for Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA

What does a Learning Design Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Learning Design Manager

Manage a team of instructional designers and learning specialists to ensure high-quality learning experiences for employees.

September 10, 2023

Conduct needs assessments and analyze learning gaps to identify opportunities for improvement and development.

September 17, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning and development to inform the design and delivery of learning solutions.

September 27, 2023

Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through data analysis and feedback to make continuous improvements.

October 04, 2023

Develop and implement learning strategies and programs to meet organizational goals and objectives.

October 28, 2023

Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand their learning needs and provide tailored solutions.

November 03, 2023

Develop and manage the learning design budget, including resource allocation and vendor management.

November 07, 2023

Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging and effective learning materials, including e-learning modules, videos, and interactive activities.

November 09, 2023

Oversee the implementation of learning management systems and other technology to support learning initiatives.

November 11, 2023

Lead and facilitate training sessions and workshops for employees on learning design principles and best practices.

November 23, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Learning Design Manager Salary By Experience Levels in Waterloo, IA

How much should you be earning in Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Learning Design Manager Salary By Level of Education in Waterloo, IA

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Learning Design Manager position in Waterloo, IA based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

118020

153605

135217

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122814

166517

144815

What is the average salary for Learning Design Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Learning Design Manager ranges from $118,020 to $153,605 with the average base salary of $135,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,814 to $166,517 with the average total cash compensation of $144,815.

View Average Salary for Learning Design Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,217	$118,020 - $153,605
Bonus	$9,597	$4,794 - $12,912
Total Pay	$144,815	$122,814 - $166,517

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Learning Design Manager Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,642 - $153,112	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,824 - $157,254	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,839 - $155,972	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,718 - $159,719	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,195 - $155,133	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,854 - $161,198	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

See salaries for Learning Design Manager in locations close to Waterloo, IA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Learning Design Manager in Waterloo, IA

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Technical Learning Design Manager	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $122,420	MAXIMUM SALARY $146,958
JOB TITLE Learning Design Specialist	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $70,663	MAXIMUM SALARY $85,444
JOB TITLE Learning Design Consultant	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $39,696	MAXIMUM SALARY $49,077
JOB TITLE Machine Learning Engineering Manager	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $152,890	MAXIMUM SALARY $176,990
JOB TITLE Learning Manager	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $89,322	MAXIMUM SALARY $107,329
JOB TITLE E-Learning Developer II	LOCATION Waterloo, IA	MINIMUM SALARY $65,070	MAXIMUM SALARY $80,430

The Learning Design Manager job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Waterloo, IA that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

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.

118020

153605

About Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Learning Design Manager Salary in popular cities: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport

Recently searched related titles: Lead Tools Software Engineer, Vdc Manager

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role