Corporate executive vs corporate manager

The differences between corporate executives and corporate managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a corporate executive, becoming a corporate manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a corporate executive has an average salary of $116,273, which is higher than the $108,486 average annual salary of a corporate manager.

The top three skills for a corporate executive include c-suite, sales process and business development. The most important skills for a corporate manager are project management, healthcare, and oversight.

Corporate executive vs corporate manager overview

	Corporate Executive	Corporate Manager
Yearly salary	$116,273	$108,486
Hourly rate	$55.90	$52.16
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	73,792	233,928
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 70%
Average age	52	44
Years of experience	-	6

Corporate executive vs corporate manager salary

Corporate executives and corporate managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corporate Executive	Corporate Manager
Average salary	$116,273	$108,486
Salary range	Between $76,000 And $176,000	Between $78,000 And $149,000
Highest paying City	Mountain View, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	California
Best paying company	Fenwick & West	Macerich
Best paying industry	Health Care	Finance

Differences between corporate executive and corporate manager education

There are a few differences between a corporate executive and a corporate manager in terms of educational background:

	Corporate Executive	Corporate Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 70%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Corporate executive vs corporate manager demographics

Here are the differences between corporate executives' and corporate managers' demographics:

	Corporate Executive	Corporate Manager
Average age	52	44
Gender ratio	Male, 49.9% Female, 50.1%	Male, 59.8% Female, 40.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 7.5% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	10%

Differences between corporate executive and corporate manager duties and responsibilities

Corporate executive example responsibilities.

Manage accounting process optimization through implementing KPI s that are strategic and realistic.
Lead restructuring/divestiture analysis of underperforming and strategically challenge traditional and digital business units helping to dramatically decrease EBITDA and market declines.
Understand the Kohl's process for resource management, change approval, PMO gating, and escalation management.
Create and maintain a SharePoint site, eliminating frequently ask questions from clients and increasing cross group communication.
Assist with facilitating project and sub team meetings and reporting meeting minutes to the overall project team and PMO management.
Experience with Medicare and Medicaid audit and recovery.

Corporate manager example responsibilities.

Manage temperature control (HVAC system) for office space.
Manage building maintenance and HVAC, contract services (i.e.
Manage all aspects of mailroom operations, reproduction, facsimile department, courier services, and supply ordering and maintenance.
Lead implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley and develop training program used to instruct all domestic and international finance employees.
Manage elaborate software implementation projects relate to national convenience store/gas station point of sale (POS) technology.
Create presentations and training manuals for staff meetings using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Corporate executive vs corporate manager skills

Common corporate executive skills

C-Suite, 18%
Sales Process, 18%
Business Development, 15%
CRM, 9%
Customer Satisfaction, 8%
Strategic Plan, 5%

Common corporate manager skills

Project Management, 10%
Healthcare, 8%
Oversight, 6%
Financial Statements, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%
Process Improvement, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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