Section Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Section Manager in the United States is $192,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $92.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $243,170
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $169,048 to $218,905
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $147,921
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Section Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $218,905 $18,242 $4,210 $105
Average $192,253 $16,021 $3,697 $92
25th Percentile $169,048 $14,087 $3,251 $81
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Key Factors That Influence Section Manager Salaries

A Section 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 Section Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Section 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): $176,014
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $178,103
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $179,845
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,328
  • Expert (over 8 years): $186,811
Levels Salary
Entry Level Section Manager$176,014
Intermediate Level Section Manager$178,103
Senior Level Section Manager$179,845
Specialist Level Section Manager$183,328
Expert Level Section Manager$186,811
$176,014 0 yr
$178,103 < 2 yrs
$179,845 2-4 yrs
$183,328 5-8 yrs
$186,811 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Section 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: $242,489
  • San Francisco: $240,105
  • Oakland: $234,779

What Skills Can Increase a Section Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.16% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.16%
Housekeeping 2.33%
Procurement 1.4%
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 Section Manager's salary.
  • Facility Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Public Speaking: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facility Maintenance
$230,704
20%
Public Speaking
$224,936
17%
Agility
$224,936
17%
Analytical Skills
$215,323
12%
Business Administration
$213,401
11%
Problem Solving
$211,478
10%
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How Education impacts a Section Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Section 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 Section Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $161,141 and $180,715).

Section Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Section Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.3%
High School 5.3%
Associates 21.1%
Bachelors 47.4%
Masters 26.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Section Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Section 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 Section Manager

Salaries for a Section Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $138,239 in 2023 to around $138,351 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Section Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Section Manager Over Time

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2023
$138,239
2024
$139,492
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$138,351
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2024 $139,492
2025 $138,351
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