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Job outlook for corporate managers in the United States
Corporate manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected corporate manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for corporate managers are projected over the next decade.
Corporate manager salaries have increased 4% for corporate managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,463 corporate managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 233,928 active corporate manager job openings in the US.
The average corporate manager salary is $108,486.
Are corporate manager jobs in demand?
Corporate manager job and salary trends over time
Corporate manager jobs over time
Corporate manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,463 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,554 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,669 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,431 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,358 | 0.00% |
Average corporate manager salary over time
Corporate manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,486 | $52.16 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $105,482 | $50.71 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $105,639 | $50.79 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $105,095 | $50.53 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $103,943 | $49.97 | +1.6% |
Corporate manager jobs by state
Most common states for corporate managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 564 | 81% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,435 | 35% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 332 | 35% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,388 | 28% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 298 | 28% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,489 | 27% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 369 | 27% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,285 | 26% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,686 | 26% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,895 | 26% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,562 | 26% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,466 | 26% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,075 | 26% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 794 | 26% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,564 | 25% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,698 | 25% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 882 | 25% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,160 | 24% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 709 | 24% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 170 | 23% |
Most common cities for corporate managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davie | 3 | 3% | $72,908 |
| 2 | Palm Harbor | 2 | 3% | $75,297 |
| 3 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $121,925 |
| 4 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $96,511 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $91,596 |
| 6 | New York | 4 | 0% | $108,518 |
| 7 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $122,283 |
| 8 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $95,960 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $125,235 |
| 10 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0% | $98,353 |
| 11 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $122,548 |
| 12 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $140,897 |
| 13 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $133,494 |
| 14 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $98,710 |
| 15 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $100,358 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $102,190 |
| 17 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $141,793 |
Corporate Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of corporate manager experts
Murray State University
University of Alaska Fairbanks
San Francisco State University
Centenary College of Louisiana
Bucknell University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Dr. Ben Littlepage
ProfessorMurray State University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What will help Corporate Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Ben Littlepage: Salary is maximized when leaders are sought after. Leaders who pursue meaningful experiences and remain 'market ready' are viewed as an asset to any organization. Leaders must carefully consider where the field is moving and respond.
What Corporate Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.
Professor of International BusinessSan Francisco State University
Department of International Business
What skills will help Corporate Managers earn the most?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Previous internship/practicum experience in the industry
-Ability to identify and solve problems in an effective manner
-Ability to deploy design/creativity tools in the service of finding and solving problems
-Evidence of ability to manage in the relevant non-English language(s)
-Prior job experience/deep training in a related area
-Prior experience/training managing people/teams
-Ability/experience in working in a team and concretely increasing the team's performance in measurable ways
-Ability to speak with and relate well to people at all levels of an organization, including below, peers, above, and outsiders
-Skills (deep) in working in other cultures and respecting the values and conventions of that culture. Multiple cultures would be worth more
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Corporate Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
Eddy Ng Ph.D.
James and Elizabeth Freeman Professor of ManagementBucknell University
Freeman College of Management
What skills stand out on Corporate Manager resumes?
Eddy Ng Ph.D.: Some of the remote economy skills that will be required include:
- self-directed/motivated
- data literacy (analytics)
- digital creativity and design
- IT and cybersecurity, including coding
- distributed leadership
- remote communication and management
STEM will become even more critical
What skills stand out on Corporate Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.