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Organizational development manager salary

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Gregory Zobel Ph.D.

Average organizational development manager salary

$86,091

$41.39 hourly rate

Entry-level organizational development manager salary
$61,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Organizational Development Manager Salary

The average salary for an Organizational Development Manager stands at $86,091 annually, which translates to approximately $41 per hour. As companies increasingly prioritize employee development, the demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to grow.

Salary by Location

Salary can vary significantly depending on the state and industry. For example, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for talent. Here’s a breakdown of average salaries by state:

  • California: $95,000
  • New York: $90,000
  • Texas: $82,000

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience level also plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level positions may start around $60,000, while seasoned managers can earn upwards of $110,000. Additional certifications or advanced degrees in organizational development or human resources can further enhance earning potential.

Opportunities in Organizational Development

As organizations seek to improve efficiency and employee satisfaction, the need for Organizational Development Managers is anticipated to rise. This role not only offers competitive salaries but also the chance to influence company culture and drive positive change.

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The TJX Companies$132,267
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Organizational development manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an organizational development manager typically falls between $86,091 and $136,146.
zippia
$86,091yearly
glassdoor[1]
$104,192yearly
comparably[2]
$110,203yearly
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$136,146yearly
payscale[4]
$91,262yearly

Average organizational development manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for organizational development managers are New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. The lowest average organizational development manager salary states are Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Minnesota.

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Highest paying states for organizational development managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$104,229$50.11
2Arkansas$92,514$44.48
3Wisconsin$95,650$45.99
4Maryland$100,007$48.08
5New York$109,731$52.76
6Massachusetts$107,242$51.56
7Oregon$107,589$51.73
8New Jersey$109,917$52.84
9Connecticut$109,686$52.73
10California$108,912$52.36
11Maine$88,155$42.38
12Washington$98,143$47.18
13New Mexico$87,104$41.88
14Illinois$97,107$46.69
15Vermont$98,524$47.37
16West Virginia$87,950$42.28
17Rhode Island$94,678$45.52
18Virginia$96,150$46.23
19Iowa$89,051$42.81
20Delaware$96,703$46.49
21Montana$84,006$40.39
22North Carolina$92,281$44.37
23Ohio$84,904$40.82
24Nevada$86,684$41.67
25Arizona$82,983$39.90
26Idaho$89,579$43.07
27District of Columbia$89,401$42.98
28Pennsylvania$83,665$40.22
29North Dakota$81,076$38.98
30Georgia$82,796$39.81
31Kansas$80,501$38.70
32South Dakota$79,596$38.27
33Michigan$80,682$38.79
34Alaska$75,498$36.30
35Tennessee$79,204$38.08
36Kentucky$77,971$37.49
37Hawaii$75,102$36.11
38Indiana$77,595$37.31
39Wyoming$81,690$39.27
40Alabama$76,974$37.01
41Texas$82,354$39.59
42Utah$82,740$39.78
43Mississippi$76,606$36.83
44Colorado$82,317$39.58
45Minnesota$69,618$33.47
46Louisiana$72,884$35.04
47Oklahoma$72,782$34.99
48Florida$65,744$31.61
49South Carolina$73,054$35.12
50Nebraska$67,863$32.63
51Missouri$68,223$32.80
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Highest paying cities for organizational development managers

The highest-paying cities for organizational development managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Framingham, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$122,956$59.11
2New York, NY$110,125$52.94
3Framingham, MA$107,492$51.68
4Columbia, MD$100,042$48.10
5Reston, VA$98,074$47.15
6Chicago, IL$97,482$46.87
7Racine, WI$96,373$46.33
8Reno, NV$90,898$43.70
9Washington, DC$89,365$42.96
10Philadelphia, PA$84,363$40.56
11Scottsdale, AZ$83,443$40.12
12Dallas, TX$83,240$40.02
13Atlanta, GA$82,996$39.90
14Boulder, CO$82,233$39.54
15Overland Park, KS$80,622$38.76
16Lansing, MI$79,984$38.45
17Brentwood, TN$79,200$38.08
18Indianapolis, IN$77,637$37.33
19Greenville, SC$73,478$35.33
20New Orleans, LA$72,491$34.85

Organizational development manager salary details

An organizational development manager's salary ranges from $61,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average organizational development manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an organizational development manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$120,000$10,000$58
75th Percentile$102,000$8,500$49
Average$86,091$7,174$41
25th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
10th Percentile$61,000$5,083$29

Highest paying organizational development manager jobs

The highest paying types of organizational development managers are development vice president, senior development manager, and development manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Director Of Training$78,115$6,510$37.5635,497
Training Administrator$44,622$3,718$21.4577,966
Manager$58,651$4,888$28.201,236,194
HSE Manager$85,844$7,154$41.2722,562
Development Vice President$156,085$13,007$75.0494,188
Director Of Staff Development$74,316$6,193$35.73126,875

How would you rate the starting salaries for organizational development managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Gregory Zobel Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Educational Technology, Education & Leadership, Western Oregon University

Whether graduates start in higher education or industry usually ranges from $50,000 to $80,000. If students augment EdTech and Instructional Design training with User Experience, Interaction Design, Technical Communication, or Project Management, they could quickly jump up another ten to twenty thousand dollars. All that said, it depends on where people find personal fulfillment--education or industry. Ideally, graduates will make the most of their degrees and pivot between the two. That way, they can develop themselves and their skills most robustly while bringing the best of both worlds together in a smooth synthesis.

Top companies hiring organizational development managers now:

  1. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman jobs (4)
  2. Macy's jobs (3)
  3. AIG jobs (4)
  4. The Kraft Group jobs (8)
  5. Grainger jobs (3)

Which companies pay organizational development managers the most?

Organizational development manager salaries at The TJX Companies and Avanade are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average organizational development manager salary at companies like ASR Group and Oriental Trading are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1The TJX Companies$132,267$63.59
2Avanade$126,575$60.85
3ASR Group$122,923$59.10
4Oriental Trading$118,963$57.19
5Boulder Community Health$112,504$54.09
6EMPLOYERS$110,459$53.11
7Pharmavite$110,156$52.96
8Blommer Chocolate$106,184$51.05
9Outbrain$105,557$50.75
10Syniverse$104,454$50.22
11Altice USA$102,393$49.23
12Mercy Children's Hospital$102,304$49.18
13Delta Air Lines$101,920$49.00
14Florida Crystals$101,280$48.69
15EPAM Systems$99,238$47.71
16LCMC Health$98,187$47.21
17Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Inc$98,079$47.15
18Sinclair Broadcast Group$96,673$46.48
19Virginia Credit Union$96,296$46.30
20Vince & Associates Clinical Research | An Altasciences Company$91,864$44.17

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Organizational Development Manager salary by industry

The average organizational development manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average organizational development manager salary in the energy industry is $109,905, the highest of any industry.
  • The average organizational development manager salary in the finance industry is $100,680.
  • Organizational development managers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $87,428, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for organizational development managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$109,905$52.84
2Transportation$100,680$48.40
3Manufacturing$92,791$44.61
4Retail$91,628$44.05
5Hospitality$89,981$43.26
6Health Care$87,428$42.03

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Organizational development manager salary trends

The average organizational development manager salary has risen by $17,793 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average organizational development manager earned $68,298 annually, but today, they earn $86,091 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for organizational development managers over the last decade.

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Average organizational development manager salary over time

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Organizational development manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$86,100$41.39+2.0%
2025$84,400$40.57+1.8%
2024$82,900$39.85+2.8%
2023$80,600$38.74+2.2%
2022$78,800$37.88+3.0%

Recently added organizational development manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Example CorpOrganizational Development ManagerWashington, DC06/29/2025$95,000
Family Health Centers of San DiegoManager of Training & Organizational DevelopmentSan Diego, CA06/26/2025$81,336
Easterseals Southern CaliforniaOrganizational Development ManagerIrvine, CA06/12/2025$132,000
Pattern Energy GroupOrganizational Culture & Inclusion ManagerHouston, TX06/10/2025$103,000
Delta DentalManager, Organizational EffectivenessSan Francisco, CA05/25/2025$106,400
Element Vehicle Management ServicesOrganizational Development & Learning Technology ManagerMinneapolis, MN05/25/2025$99,200
Cherokee Nation BusinessesOrganizational Effectiveness ManagerTulsa, OK05/24/2025$102,000
Efcor Element Fleet CorporationOrganizational Development & Learning Technology ManagerMinneapolis, MN05/19/2025$99,200
MLK Community HospitalManager of Organizational Development and Employee EngagementLos Angeles, CA05/18/2025$105,309
Sinclair Broadcast GroupLearning and Organizational Development ManagerCockeysville, MD04/28/2025$105,000

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