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The average salary for a Lead Assistant Manager stands at $58,223 annually, translating to about $28 per hour. Salaries vary based on experience and geographic location. For example, seasoned professionals with extensive experience can earn significantly more, sometimes exceeding $70,000 in high-demand areas.
In terms of location, states like California and New York tend to offer higher salaries compared to others. Additionally, industries such as retail and hospitality provide competitive compensation packages, making them attractive sectors for job seekers.
To enhance earning potential, gaining experience in supervisory roles, pursuing relevant certifications, or specializing in a certain field can be beneficial. Understanding these dynamics helps candidates make informed career decisions and negotiate better salaries.
There are various paths for advancement, including moving into higher management roles or transitioning to related fields such as operations management. Exploring job openings regularly and networking within your industry can lead to valuable opportunities.
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The highest-paying states for lead assistant managers are Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The lowest average lead assistant manager salary states are Utah, Texas, and California.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $67,978 | $32.68 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $88,987 | $42.78 |
| 3 | Indiana | $66,584 | $32.01 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $60,587 | $29.13 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $69,169 | $33.25 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $102,655 | $49.35 |
| 7 | New York | $78,051 | $37.52 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $60,393 | $29.04 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $78,362 | $37.67 |
| 10 | Delaware | $72,990 | $35.09 |
| 11 | Ohio | $61,287 | $29.46 |
| 12 | Virginia | $67,245 | $32.33 |
| 13 | Maine | $65,229 | $31.36 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $66,462 | $31.95 |
| 15 | Vermont | $73,875 | $35.52 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $57,363 | $27.58 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $57,911 | $27.84 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $77,542 | $37.28 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $55,751 | $26.80 |
| 20 | Alabama | $56,635 | $27.23 |
| 21 | Maryland | $67,948 | $32.67 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $70,485 | $33.89 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $56,237 | $27.04 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $60,165 | $28.93 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $54,860 | $26.38 |
| 26 | Missouri | $54,346 | $26.13 |
| 27 | Nevada | $54,535 | $26.22 |
| 28 | Illinois | $58,557 | $28.15 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $50,794 | $24.42 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $55,314 | $26.59 |
| 31 | Georgia | $54,238 | $26.08 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $52,354 | $25.17 |
| 33 | Arizona | $54,343 | $26.13 |
| 34 | Iowa | $52,386 | $25.19 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $52,651 | $25.31 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $53,567 | $25.75 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $49,000 | $23.56 |
| 38 | Kansas | $49,105 | $23.61 |
| 39 | Florida | $51,255 | $24.64 |
| 40 | Idaho | $51,138 | $24.59 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $44,734 | $21.51 |
| 42 | Alaska | $53,839 | $25.88 |
| 43 | Colorado | $53,185 | $25.57 |
| 44 | Oregon | $53,161 | $25.56 |
| 45 | Texas | $47,680 | $22.92 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $44,991 | $21.63 |
| 47 | Montana | $42,784 | $20.57 |
| 48 | Utah | $47,999 | $23.08 |
| 49 | Washington | $50,802 | $24.42 |
| 50 | California | $47,436 | $22.81 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $49,102 | $23.61 |
The highest-paying cities for lead assistant managers are Jersey City, NJ, Newton, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey City, NJ | $89,162 | $42.87 |
| 2 | Newton, MA | $78,402 | $37.69 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $78,101 | $37.55 |
| 4 | Middletown, CT | $70,742 | $34.01 |
| 5 | York, PA | $68,887 | $33.12 |
| 6 | Arlington, VA | $68,785 | $33.07 |
| 7 | Nashua, NH | $66,673 | $32.05 |
| 8 | Indianapolis, IN | $65,957 | $31.71 |
| 9 | Matthews, NC | $58,074 | $27.92 |
| 10 | Middletown, OH | $57,694 | $27.74 |
| 11 | Florissant, MO | $55,519 | $26.69 |
| 12 | Glendale, AZ | $54,357 | $26.13 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $53,158 | $25.56 |
| 14 | Nampa, ID | $52,764 | $25.37 |
| 15 | Belleville, IL | $52,309 | $25.15 |
| 16 | Jacksonville, FL | $51,878 | $24.94 |
| 17 | Seattle, WA | $51,363 | $24.69 |
| 18 | Fresno, CA | $48,341 | $23.24 |
| 19 | Austin, TX | $47,854 | $23.01 |
| 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | $47,596 | $22.88 |
A lead assistant manager's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $90,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
| Average | $58,223 | $4,852 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
The highest paying types of lead assistant managers are lead manager, second assistant manager, and co-manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Manager | $64,962 | $5,413 | $31.23 | 258,234 |
| Floor Manager | $43,813 | $3,651 | $21.06 | 442,213 |
| Shift Manager | $32,110 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 335,517 |
| Shift Lead Manager | $34,547 | $2,879 | $16.61 | 274,021 |
| Lead Manager | $101,883 | $8,490 | $48.98 | 385,395 |
Top companies hiring lead assistant managers now:
Lead assistant manager salaries at EXL and RH are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lead assistant manager salary at companies like Southwest Key Programs and Quest Global are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXL | $82,383 | $39.61 |
| 2 | RH | $81,998 | $39.42 |
| 3 | Southwest Key Programs | $80,840 | $38.87 |
| 4 | Quest Global | $77,935 | $37.47 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $72,644 | $34.92 |
| 6 | McEnearney Associates | $72,537 | $34.87 |
| 7 | 7-Eleven | $64,399 | $30.96 |
| 8 | Clean Juice | $58,843 | $28.29 |
| 9 | Store Financial | $57,488 | $27.64 |
| 10 | City of Long Beach | $54,907 | $26.40 |
| 11 | JMJ Associates | $53,932 | $25.93 |
| 12 | Aledade | $52,609 | $25.29 |
| 13 | Dollar General | $52,444 | $25.21 |
| 14 | Marco's Pizza | $46,481 | $22.35 |
| 15 | Walmart | $44,329 | $21.31 |
| 16 | Uneeda Enterprises | $44,227 | $21.26 |
| 17 | Northside Hospital | $43,766 | $21.04 |
| 18 | FAST TRACK AGENCY LIMITED | $42,151 | $20.26 |
| 19 | Valvoline | $41,056 | $19.74 |
| 20 | Stretch Zone | $40,331 | $19.39 |
The average lead assistant manager salary has risen by $7,142 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lead assistant manager earned $51,081 annually, but today, they earn $58,223 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for lead assistant managers over the last decade.
Compare lead assistant manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare lead assistant manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,200 | $27.99 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $56,500 | $27.16 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $55,500 | $26.68 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $54,000 | $25.95 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | $54,700 | $26.28 | +1.9% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Style | Assistant Salon Leader | Oxford, AL | 06/24/2025 | $83,480 |
| Skyhop Global | Assistant Station Leader | New York, NY | 06/20/2025 | $70,000 |
| Smart Style | Assistant Salon Leader | Alexandria, LA | 06/11/2025 | $83,480 |
| Massage Envy | Shift Lead/Assistant Manager | Katy, TX | 06/10/2025 | $31,305 |
| Raising Canes Chicken | Assistant Restaurant Leader-Edison, New Jersey | Edison, NJ | 05/23/2025 | $61,000 |
| EXL | Lead Assistant Manager-Healthcare Payment Services | Hartford, CT | 05/22/2025 | $64,697 |
| Anchor Grill | Assistant Manager/Shift Lead | Hutchinson, KS | 05/18/2025 | $27,131 |
| Smart Style | Assistant Salon Leader | Dothan, AL | 05/12/2025 | $83,480 |
| Tirehub | Assistant TLC Leader | Aurora, CO | 05/10/2025 | $60,523 |
| Massage Envy | Shift Lead/Assistant Manager | Katy, TX | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
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