Corporate manager vs manager

The differences between corporate managers and managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a corporate manager and a manager. Additionally, a corporate manager has an average salary of $108,486, which is higher than the $58,651 average annual salary of a manager.

The top three skills for a corporate manager include project management, healthcare and oversight. The most important skills for a manager are customer service, payroll, and food safety.

Corporate manager vs manager overview

	Corporate Manager	Manager
Yearly salary	$108,486	$58,651
Hourly rate	$52.16	$28.20
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	233,928	1,236,194
Job satisfaction	-	4.57
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 70%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

What does a corporate manager do?

A corporate manager is responsible for leading the corporate team in operational processes and ensuring that the company provides the highest satisfaction for the clients. Corporate managers identify business opportunities through data and statistical analysis and review of current market trends to generate more revenue resources and increase the company's profitability. They resolve process gaps, handle the operational budget, and represent the company in regional corporate meetings, requiring them to possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

What does a manager do?

Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department. Managers are responsible that the department they are handling is functioning well. They set the department goals and the steps they must take to achieve the goals. They are also in charge of assessing the performance of their departments and their employees. Additionally, managers are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates for department vacancies and assessing their fit to the needs of the department. Managers also set the general working environment in the department, and they are expected to ensure that their employees remain motivated.

Corporate manager vs manager salary

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

	Corporate Manager	Manager
Average salary	$108,486	$58,651
Salary range	Between $78,000 And $149,000	Between $37,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	Macerich	-
Best paying industry	Finance	Finance

Differences between corporate manager and manager education

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

	Corporate Manager	Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 70%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Corporate manager vs manager demographics

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

	Corporate Manager	Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 59.8% Female, 40.2%	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between corporate manager and manager duties and responsibilities

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.

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Manager example responsibilities.

Manage both BOH and FOH operations exceeding company specifications.
Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
Guide and manage the administrative day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
Customer-Orient with experience with POS systems, food preparation and safety regulations.

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Corporate manager vs manager skills

Common corporate manager skills

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

Common manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Payroll, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Financial Statements, 4%
Management, 4%
PowerPoint, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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