Process Excellence Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Process Excellence Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Excellence Manager in the United States is $152,950 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,271
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,012 to $167,251
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,964
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Process Excellence Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $167,251 $13,938 $3,216 $80
Average $152,950 $12,746 $2,941 $74
25th Percentile $143,012 $11,918 $2,750 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Process Excellence Manager Salaries

A Process Excellence 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Process Excellence Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Excellence 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): $95,332
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $124,243
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,899
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $187,718
  • Expert (over 8 years): $230,963
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Process Excellence Manager$95,332
Business ... Level Process Excellence Manager$124,243
Process E... Level Process Excellence Manager$151,899
Business ... Level Process Excellence Manager$187,718
VP of Bus... Level Process Excellence Manager$230,963
$95,332 0 yr
$124,243 < 2 yrs
$151,899 2-4 yrs
$187,718 5-8 yrs
$230,963 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Process Excellence 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: $192,916
  • San Francisco: $191,019
  • Oakland: $186,783

What Skills Can Increase a Process Excellence Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.72% 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.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 1.87% 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.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.72%
Product Quality 1.87%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.37%
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 Process Excellence Manager's salary.
  • Office Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Office Administration
$200,365
31%
Budgeting
$169,775
11%
Customer Communications
$166,716
9%
Purchasing
$163,657
7%
Installation
$162,127
6%
Credit Card
$160,598
5%
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Process Excellence Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Excellence 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 Process Excellence Manager

Salaries for a Process Excellence Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $155,839 in 2023 to around $151,190 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Excellence Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Process Excellence Manager Over Time

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$155,839
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$153,744
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$151,190
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2023 $155,839
2024 $153,744
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