People Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a People Development Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a People Development Manager in the United States is $101,715 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,032
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,385 to $113,920
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,891
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI Onboarding
View as table View as graph 25% $92,385 10% $83,891 90% $125,032 75% $113,920 $101,715 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

People Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,920 $9,493 $2,191 $55
Average $101,715 $8,476 $1,956 $49
25th Percentile $92,385 $7,699 $1,777 $44
Check out People Development Manager Job Openings in the United States
Business Development Manager

Globe Life: Whittingham Agencies - Mt Auburn, OH

Business Development Manager

Globe Life: Whittingham Agencies - Cincinnati Airport, OH

Business Development Manager

Globe Life: Whittingham Agencies - Queen, OH

Business Development Manager

Globe Life: Whittingham Agencies - Walnut Hills, OH

Search More People Development Manager Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence People Development Manager Salaries

A People Development 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 People Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a People Development 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): $87,891
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,936
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,818
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,717
  • Expert (over 8 years): $222,304
Levels Salary
Training ... Level People Development Manager$87,891
Training ... Level People Development Manager$112,936
People De... Level People Development Manager$100,818
Training ... Level People Development Manager$165,717
Training ... Level People Development Manager$222,304
$87,891 0 yr
$112,936 < 2 yrs
$100,818 2-4 yrs
$165,717 5-8 yrs
$222,304 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do People Development 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 People Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,619.
  • California: $112,192.
  • Massachusetts: $110,696.

Top Paying Cities for People Development 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: $128,293
  • San Francisco: $127,032
  • Oakland: $124,214

What Skills Can Increase a People Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 18.98% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 0.91% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 18.98%
Guest Service 1.42%
Inventory Control 0.91%
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 People Development Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$115,955
14%
Project Management
$112,904
11%
Collaboration
$111,887
10%
Insight
$110,869
9%
Coordination
$109,852
8%
Logistics
$109,852
8%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a People Development Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many People Development 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 People Development Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $115,036 and $122,759).

People Development Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for People Development Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 8.3%
Associates 6.1%
Bachelors 40.1%
Masters 41.9%
Doctorate 3.0%
view as graph

People Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a People Development 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 People Development Manager

Salaries for a People Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,573 in 2023 to around $103,142 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of People Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of People Development Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$104,573
2024
$103,904
2025
$103,142
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $104,573
2024 $103,904
2025 $103,142
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for People Development Manager

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

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for People Development Manager

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

Find Your Next People Development Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current People Development Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

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 CompAnalyst