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District manager salary

Average district manager salary

$96,909

$46.59 hourly rate

Entry-level district manager salary
$63,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding District Manager Salaries

The average salary for a District Manager in the United States is approximately $96,909 annually, which translates to about $47 per hour. This figure varies based on factors such as experience, location, and industry. For instance, District Managers with extensive experience typically earn more than their entry-level counterparts.

District Managers are responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple locations, making their role critical to business success. States such as California, New York, and Texas offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, sectors like retail and hospitality often provide competitive compensation for experienced managers.

To maximize earning potential, consider gaining experience through varied roles and seeking positions in higher-paying states or industries. With the right qualifications and experience, you can enhance your career trajectory in this rewarding field.

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Where can a District Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$158,880
Austin, TX$96,137
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Regeneron$152,451
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District manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level district manager$39,900$19.19
Mid-level district manager$61,600$29.64
Senior-level district manager$112,000$53.74

District manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a district manager typically falls between $79,437 and $112,976.
zippia
$96,909yearly
glassdoor[1]
$112,976yearly
indeed[2]
$86,662yearly
comparably[3]
$109,936yearly
Salary.com[4]
$106,185yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$79,437yearly

Average district manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for district managers are Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. The lowest average district manager salary states are West Virginia, Idaho, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for district managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Tennessee$114,010$54.81
2Maryland$125,561$60.37
3Delaware$127,970$61.52
4Connecticut$119,237$57.33
5New Jersey$120,533$57.95
6Michigan$110,975$53.35
7Pennsylvania$117,259$56.37
8District of Columbia$154,988$74.51
9North Carolina$102,085$49.08
10California$114,611$55.10
11Nevada$105,276$50.61
12Virginia$107,796$51.83
13Massachusetts$115,568$55.56
14Rhode Island$114,550$55.07
15Illinois$100,619$48.37
16Ohio$101,538$48.82
17New York$110,400$53.08
18Indiana$96,736$46.51
19Alabama$93,086$44.75
20Georgia$96,490$46.39
21Washington$106,737$51.32
22Texas$95,619$45.97
23Minnesota$98,424$47.32
24Arizona$97,963$47.10
25South Carolina$94,885$45.62
26New Hampshire$96,938$46.60
27Wisconsin$98,114$47.17
28South Dakota$100,719$48.42
29Kentucky$88,775$42.68
30Colorado$99,196$47.69
31Florida$89,651$43.10
32Missouri$84,928$40.83
33Kansas$89,286$42.93
34Hawaii$89,332$42.95
35Louisiana$82,911$39.86
36Oklahoma$84,346$40.55
37Maine$91,450$43.97
38Oregon$93,689$45.04
39New Mexico$90,620$43.57
40Alaska$90,220$43.38
41Arkansas$67,825$32.61
42Iowa$80,534$38.72
43Nebraska$86,575$41.62
44Montana$78,403$37.69
45Mississippi$75,690$36.39
46Wyoming$70,400$33.85
47West Virginia$75,593$36.34
48Vermont$79,360$38.15
49Idaho$75,547$36.32
50Utah$67,506$32.45
51North Dakota$68,843$33.10

Highest paying cities for district managers

The highest-paying cities for district managers are Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and San Francisco, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$158,880$76.38
2Baltimore, MD$126,363$60.75
3San Francisco, CA$123,246$59.25
4Philadelphia, PA$118,354$56.90
5Boston, MA$115,834$55.69
6Detroit, MI$111,676$53.69
7Memphis, TN$111,637$53.67
8New York, NY$110,794$53.27
9Seattle, WA$107,938$51.89
10Richmond, VA$107,719$51.79
11Las Vegas, NV$104,402$50.19
12Raleigh, NC$103,143$49.59
13Cleveland, OH$102,316$49.19
14Chicago, IL$100,866$48.49
15Austin, MN$99,923$48.04
16Denver, CO$99,308$47.74
17Phoenix, AZ$98,118$47.17
18Indianapolis, IN$96,847$46.56
19Atlanta, GA$96,722$46.50
20Austin, TX$96,137$46.22

District Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Washington, DC
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. San Francisco, CA
  4. Philadelphia, PA
  5. Boston, MA

District manager salary details

A district manager's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $146,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average district manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a district manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$146,000$12,167$70
75th Percentile$120,000$10,000$58
Average$96,909$8,076$47
25th Percentile$77,000$6,417$37
10th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30

Highest paying district manager jobs

The highest paying types of district managers are sales and operations manager, associate manager, and district training manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Operations Manager, District$81,574$6,798$39.22372,271
Sales And Operations Manager$103,113$8,593$49.57166,144
Branch Operations Manager$55,450$4,621$26.66354,841
Regional General Manager$78,641$6,553$37.81362,072
Area Operations Manager$49,256$4,105$23.68340,513
Regional Operation Manager$78,588$6,549$37.78346,480

Top companies hiring district managers now:

  1. Sears Holdings jobs (197)
  2. Valet Living jobs (308)
  3. Rite Aid jobs (264)
  4. Walmart jobs (380)
  5. Aramark jobs (283)

Which companies pay district managers the most?

District manager salaries at Regeneron and Pure Storage are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average district manager salary at companies like Crown Castle International and Cohesity are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Regeneron$152,451$73.29
2Pure Storage$139,022$66.84
3Crown Castle International$138,392$66.53
4Cohesity$136,016$65.39
5FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies$135,732$65.26
6GCP Applied Technologies$130,147$62.57
7Build-A-Bear Workshop$130,136$62.57
8Kmart$129,167$62.10
9PacSun$125,688$60.43
10JCPenney$123,836$59.54
11VF$120,399$57.88
12AbbVie$120,381$57.88
13Jack's$120,066$57.72
14Blaze Pizza$119,899$57.64
15GradyHealth$118,372$56.91
16Sunrun$118,157$56.81
17Johnson & Johnson$117,568$56.52
18Michaels Stores$117,176$56.33
19Solenis$116,443$55.98
20Dunkin Brands$116,185$55.86

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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District Manager salary by industry

The average district manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average district manager salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $119,906, the highest of any industry.
  • The average district manager salary in the finance industry is $99,173.
  • District managers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $83,120, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for district managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$119,906$57.65
2Telecommunication$99,173$47.68
3Retail$95,973$46.14
4Professional$95,509$45.92
5Manufacturing$93,743$45.07
6Hospitality$83,120$39.96

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District manager salary trends

The average district manager salary has risen by $7,947 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average district manager earned $88,962 annually, but today, they earn $96,909 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for district managers over the last decade.

Compare district manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average district manager salary over time

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District manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$96,900$46.59+2.8%
2024$94,200$45.30-0.1%
2023$94,400$45.37+0.5%
2022$93,900$45.13+1.1%
2021$92,900$44.64+1.6%

Recently added district manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CengageHED District Manager, Northern Cali/Wa/or (Remote)Portland, OR06/30/2025$88,600
Cost Plus World MarketDistrict Manager, NortheastMarina, CA06/30/2025$160,000
American Red CrossDistrict Manager, Blood CollectionsPortland, OR06/30/2025$95,000
American Red CrossDistrict Manager, Blood CollectionsIndianapolis, IN06/30/2025$88,000
MdlzDistrict Manager-Convenience, Great LakesCincinnati, OH06/30/2025$87,600
MdlzDistrict ManagerOklahoma City, OK06/30/2025$87,600
MdlzDistrict Manager-Convenience, New EnglandBoston, MA06/30/2025$87,600
MdlzDistrict ManagerHouston, TX06/30/2025$87,600
RossstoresDistrict Manager-DD's DiscountsAnaheim, CA06/29/2025$119,900
RossstoresDistrict Manager-NationwideDallas, TX06/29/2025$94,500

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