NPD Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a NPD Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a NPD Manager in the United States is $140,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,981
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,655 to $150,991
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,399
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NPD Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $150,991 $12,583 $2,904 $73
Average $140,018 $11,668 $2,693 $67
25th Percentile $127,655 $10,638 $2,455 $61
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Key Factors That Influence NPD Manager Salaries

A NPD 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 NPD Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a NPD 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): $130,678
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $157,602
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,211
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,346
  • Expert (over 8 years): $216,757
Levels Salary
Product D... Level NPD Manager$130,678
Product D... Level NPD Manager$157,602
NPD Manag... Level NPD Manager$139,211
Product D... Level NPD Manager$177,346
Product D... Level NPD Manager$216,757
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$157,602 < 2 yrs
$139,211 2-4 yrs
$177,346 5-8 yrs
$216,757 > 8 yrs
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How Do NPD 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 NPD Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,028.
  • California: $154,440.
  • Massachusetts: $152,382.

Top Paying Cities for NPD 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: $176,605
  • San Francisco: $174,868
  • Oakland: $170,990

What Skills Can Increase a NPD Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
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Project Management 5.16%
Supply Chain 1.69%
Product Quality 1.03%
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 NPD Manager's salary.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Prioritization
 $148,419
6%
Alignment
 $147,019
5%
Design Engineering
 $147,019
5%
Agile Development
 $147,019
5%
Decision Making
 $147,019
5%
Insight
 $145,619
4%
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How Education impacts a NPD Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many NPD Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 NPD Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $131,775 and $142,362).

NPD Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for NPD Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 3.7%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 49.3%
Masters 35.7%
Doctorate 6.6%
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NPD Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a NPD 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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$127,655
Average $140,018/year
$150,991
$10,638
Average $11,668/month
$12,583
$2,455
Average $2,693/week
$2,904
$61
Average $67/hour
$73
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $150,991 $12,583 $2,904 $73
Average $140,018 $11,668 $2,693 $67
25th Percentile $127,655 $10,638 $2,455 $61

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Salary Trends for NPD Manager

Salaries for a NPD Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $144,362 in 2023 to around $142,262 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of NPD Manager salary trends, .

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