How much does a branch manager make?

The average branch manager salary in the United States is $56,291. Branch manager salaries typically range between $39,000 and $80,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for branch managers is $27.06 per hour. Branch manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Branch managers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Branch manager salary

Q: What state pays Branch Managers the most?

Alaska pays Branch Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $70,977 per year, or $34.12 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a branch manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a branch manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $68,057 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Branch Manager?

A good starting salary for a branch manager is $37,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a branch manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for branch managers is $54,670, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a branch manager can vary by state.

Q: Do bank managers make good money?

Yes, bank managers make good money. A bank branch manager makes around $72,650 a year and the top 10% average $101,000 a year. Factors such as company type and location impact how much a bank manager can make.

Q: How much money does a bank branch manager make?

A bank branch manager makes around $72,650 a year. However, the range on how much a bank manager can make ranges anywhere between $52,000 a year and $101,000 a year. Factors such as company type and location impact how much a branch manager can make.

Q: What is the monthly income of a branch manager?

The monthly income of a branch manager is $5,263 a month (annually: $61,691). It ranges from as low as $1,792 a month ($21,500 a year) to as high as $9,583 a month ($115,000 a year). Factors such as location and years of experience impact how much a branch manager can make.

Average branch manager salary

$56,291

$27.06 hourly rate

Entry-level branch manager salary

$39,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Branch Manager Salaries

The role of a branch manager is crucial in the financial services industry and beyond. As of October 2025, the average salary for a branch manager is $56,291 per year. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, industry type, and years of experience. States like California and New York tend to offer higher compensation due to cost of living and demand for skilled managers.

Branch managers with extensive experience can expect significantly higher salaries. For instance, those with over ten years of experience may earn upwards of $75,000. Additionally, specialized sectors, such as finance and insurance, often provide the best pay packages.

To enhance earning potential, consider pursuing relevant certifications or advanced degrees, which can set candidates apart in a competitive job market. As job opportunities in management continue to grow, understanding these salary insights can empower professionals to negotiate effectively and plan their career trajectories.

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Where can a Branch Manager earn more?

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Branch manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level branch manager	$38,700	$18.61
Mid-level branch manager	$59,900	$28.80
Senior-level branch manager	$92,100	$44.26

Branch manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a branch manager typically falls between $56,291 and $123,974.

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$56,291yearly

glassdoor[1]

$102,212yearly

indeed[2]

$69,290yearly

comparably[3]

$123,974yearly

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$73,894yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$73,974yearly

payscale[6]

$59,229yearly

Average branch manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for branch managers are Alaska, New Jersey, and New Hampshire. The lowest average branch manager salary states are Nebraska, Illinois, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for branch managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Jersey	$68,057	$32.72
2	Pennsylvania	$63,205	$30.39
3	Maryland	$62,436	$30.02
4	Virginia	$62,237	$29.92
5	Texas	$57,520	$27.65
6	Delaware	$60,617	$29.14
7	California	$62,623	$30.11
8	New Hampshire	$64,684	$31.10
9	Connecticut	$60,868	$29.26
10	Louisiana	$60,149	$28.92
11	Rhode Island	$60,683	$29.17
12	Michigan	$56,352	$27.09
13	Nevada	$57,329	$27.56
14	Alaska	$70,977	$34.12
15	Washington	$59,671	$28.69
16	Vermont	$60,891	$29.27
17	New York	$58,792	$28.27
18	Wyoming	$58,105	$27.94
19	Florida	$54,854	$26.37
20	Massachusetts	$59,901	$28.80
21	South Dakota	$57,022	$27.41
22	Georgia	$52,385	$25.19
23	Oregon	$55,972	$26.91
24	South Carolina	$52,012	$25.01
25	Tennessee	$48,616	$23.37
26	Arizona	$52,200	$25.10
27	District of Columbia	$56,128	$26.98
28	Idaho	$54,373	$26.14
29	North Carolina	$49,117	$23.61
30	Hawaii	$56,484	$27.16
31	Arkansas	$49,404	$23.75
32	Maine	$53,971	$25.95
33	Wisconsin	$52,075	$25.04
34	Alabama	$49,482	$23.79
35	Ohio	$48,746	$23.44
36	Colorado	$50,758	$24.40
37	New Mexico	$51,465	$24.74
38	Minnesota	$48,666	$23.40
39	Missouri	$46,014	$22.12
40	Utah	$47,608	$22.89
41	Illinois	$45,281	$21.77
42	Kansas	$47,658	$22.91
43	Mississippi	$48,655	$23.39
44	Indiana	$47,617	$22.89
45	West Virginia	$47,742	$22.95
46	Montana	$47,494	$22.83
47	Kentucky	$43,743	$21.03
48	Oklahoma	$43,707	$21.01
49	Nebraska	$45,832	$22.03
50	Iowa	$42,792	$20.57
51	North Dakota	$42,016	$20.20

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Highest paying cities for branch managers

The highest-paying cities for branch managers are Oakland, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oakland, CA	$64,238	$30.88
2	Philadelphia, PA	$63,913	$30.73
3	Baltimore, MD	$62,644	$30.12
4	Richmond, VA	$61,933	$29.78
5	Baton Rouge, LA	$60,344	$29.01
6	Seattle, WA	$60,183	$28.93
7	Boston, MA	$59,799	$28.75
8	New York, NY	$59,050	$28.39
9	San Antonio, TX	$58,532	$28.14
10	Las Vegas, NV	$57,184	$27.49
11	Eugene, OR	$56,693	$27.26
12	Miami, FL	$55,931	$26.89
13	Portland, ME	$54,888	$26.39
14	Savannah, GA	$52,830	$25.40
15	Milwaukee, WI	$52,250	$25.12
16	Phoenix, AZ	$52,245	$25.12
17	Colorado Springs, CO	$51,103	$24.57
18	Cleveland, OH	$50,182	$24.13
19	Raleigh, NC	$49,897	$23.99
20	Birmingham, AL	$49,178	$23.64

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Branch manager salary details

A branch manager's salary ranges from $39,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $80,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a branch manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$80,000	$6,667	$38
75th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33
Average	$56,291	$4,691	$27
25th Percentile	$46,000	$3,833	$22
10th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19

Highest paying branch manager jobs

The highest paying types of branch managers are banking center manager, commercial manager, and regional manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Operations Manager, District	$81,574	$6,798	$39.22	372,271
Business Relationship Manager	$87,741	$7,312	$42.18	114,003
Area Operations Manager	$49,256	$4,105	$23.68	340,513
Regional Manager	$97,855	$8,155	$47.05	156,364
Banking Center Manager	$128,585	$10,715	$61.82	87,078
Finance Center Manager	$58,763	$4,897	$28.25	151,642

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Which companies pay branch managers the most?

Branch manager salaries at FNB and IBC Bank are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average branch manager salary at companies like BMO Capital Markets and Yoh are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	FNB	$82,793	$39.80
2	IBC Bank	$79,841	$38.39
3	BMO Capital Markets	$78,253	$37.62
4	Yoh	$75,533	$36.31
5	Banner Bank	$72,692	$34.95
6	Bangor Savings Bank	$71,870	$34.55
7	Huntington National Bank	$71,002	$34.14
8	Santander Bank	$70,167	$33.73
9	Praxair	$70,150	$33.73
10	Carrier	$69,313	$33.32
11	Northern Trust	$68,730	$33.04
12	First Horizon Bank	$68,714	$33.04
13	Havertys Furniture	$68,596	$32.98
14	Meritage Homes	$68,532	$32.95
15	Bowman Consulting Group	$68,213	$32.79
16	Wintrust Financial	$67,837	$32.61
17	Allied Electronics & Automation	$67,286	$32.35
18	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$66,016	$31.74
19	Cardinal Financial	$65,978	$31.72
20	Suburban Propane	$65,705	$31.59

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Branch Manager salary by industry

The average branch manager salary varies across industries:

The average branch manager salary in the professional industry is $55,380, the highest of any industry.
The average branch manager salary in the finance industry is $55,142.
Branch managers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $52,898, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for branch managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Professional	$55,380	$26.63
2	Finance	$55,142	$26.51
3	Transportation	$53,066	$25.51
4	Manufacturing	$52,898	$25.43

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Branch manager salary trends

The average branch manager salary has risen by $11,335 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average branch manager earned $44,956 annually, but today, they earn $56,291 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for branch managers over the last decade.

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Branch manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$56,300	$27.06	+3.2%
2024	$54,500	$26.20	+1.5%
2023	$53,700	$25.81	+2.3%
2022	$52,500	$25.23	+2.7%
2021	$51,100	$24.56	+3.1%

Recently added branch manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Carrier	Branch Manager	Spokane, WA	06/30/2025	$112,828
Carrier	Branch Manager	Centennial, CO	06/30/2025	$112,828
Heights Finance Corporation	Branch Manager	Columbus, MS	06/30/2025	$47,000
Heights Finance Corporation	Branch Manager	Oklahoma City, OK	06/30/2025	$47,000
Nbtbancorp	Multi-Site Branch Manager	Great Barrington, MA	06/30/2025	$79,496
Huntington	Branch Manager	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$80,000
Huntington	Branch Manager	Fridley, MN	06/29/2025	$70,000
Huntington	Branch Manager-Uptown Chicago	Chicago, IL	06/29/2025	$75,000
Suburban Propane	Branch Manager	Albany, NY	06/29/2025	$92,948
World Finance	Branch Manager I	Ottawa, IL	06/29/2025	$35,500