Train Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Train Manager in the United States is $99,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,072 to $110,997
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,802
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Train Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,997 $9,250 $2,135 $53
Average $99,156 $8,263 $1,907 $48
25th Percentile $90,072 $7,506 $1,732 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Train Manager Salaries

A Train 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 Train Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Train 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): $94,919
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,323
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,266
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,343
  • Expert (over 8 years): $99,504
Levels Salary
Entry Level Train Manager$94,919
Intermediate Level Train Manager$95,323
Senior Level Train Manager$96,266
Specialist Level Train Manager$97,343
Expert Level Train Manager$99,504
$94,919 0 yr
$95,323 < 2 yrs
$96,266 2-4 yrs
$97,343 5-8 yrs
$99,504 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Train 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: $125,065
  • San Francisco: $123,836
  • Oakland: $121,089

What Skills Can Increase a Train 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.
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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 Train 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
$113,038
14%
Project Management
$110,063
11%
Collaboration
$109,071
10%
Insight
$108,080
9%
Coordination
$107,088
8%
Logistics
$107,088
8%
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How Education impacts a Train Manager's Salary?

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

Train Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Train 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%
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Train Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Train 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Train Manager

Salaries for a Train Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,931 in 2023 to around $100,536 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Train Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Train Manager Over Time

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2023
$101,931
2024
$101,279
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$100,536
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2024 $101,279
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