Shelter Manager Salary in Des Moines, IA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Shelter Manager in Des Moines, IA is $114,053. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,351 to $122,639, with most professionals earning between $99,339 and $130,456.

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Average Salary Range for Shelter Manager in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Shelter Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Shelter Manager in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Shelter Manager ranges from $106,351 to $122,639 with the average base salary of $114,053. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,462 to $122,938 with the average total cash compensation of $114,552.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,053 $106,351 - $122,639
Bonus $499 $111 - $299
Total Pay $114,552 $106,462 - $122,938
* 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.

Shelter Manager Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,882 - $122,098 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,882 - $122,098 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,895 - $120,960 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,849 - $113,987 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,696 - $114,965 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,904 - $120,970 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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