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Senior process manager salary

Average senior process manager salary

$132,034

$63.48 hourly rate

Entry-level senior process manager salary
$98,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Senior Process Manager Salary

The average salary for a Senior Process Manager in the United States is approximately $132,034 per year, which equates to about $63 per hour. This compensation can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, education, and the specific industry. For example, those in management or consulting roles may see higher earnings compared to those in manufacturing.

Where Can a Senior Process Manager Earn More?

Salary levels also fluctuate across different states. The highest-paying states for Senior Process Managers include California, New York, and Texas. In these states, professionals can expect salaries that exceed the national average due to higher living costs and demand for skilled managers. Additionally, industries such as finance and technology often offer lucrative opportunities for Senior Process Managers.

Career Opportunities

As a Senior Process Manager, you have various pathways to enhance your career. Positions in project management, operations management, and strategic planning can lead to increased responsibilities and higher pay. Continuous education and certification in process improvement methodologies can further advance your career prospects.

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Where can a Senior Process Manager earn more?

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Senior process manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a senior process manager typically falls between $115,504 and $139,159.
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Average senior process manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior process managers are New Jersey, Washington, and California. The lowest average senior process manager salary states are Wyoming, Montana, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for senior process managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Jersey$151,775$72.97
2Connecticut$139,848$67.23
3California$145,103$69.76
4District of Columbia$157,731$75.83
5New York$142,946$68.72
6Massachusetts$137,911$66.30
7Washington$149,566$71.91
8Rhode Island$137,909$66.30
9Wisconsin$129,121$62.08
10Pennsylvania$130,418$62.70
11Indiana$125,348$60.26
12Colorado$138,806$66.73
13Virginia$134,473$64.65
14Nebraska$135,713$65.25
15South Dakota$131,074$63.02
16Ohio$117,017$56.26
17Texas$124,683$59.94
18New Hampshire$119,214$57.31
19Arizona$118,806$57.12
20Delaware$124,162$59.69
21Nevada$122,142$58.72
22Alaska$133,560$64.21
23Illinois$118,430$56.94
24Oregon$127,755$61.42
25North Carolina$114,624$55.11
26Minnesota$122,281$58.79
27New Mexico$124,450$59.83
28Iowa$120,763$58.06
29Maryland$126,346$60.74
30North Dakota$119,969$57.68
31Maine$120,604$57.98
32Michigan$108,173$52.01
33Florida$114,963$55.27
34Alabama$116,663$56.09
35Utah$105,785$50.86
36Georgia$114,238$54.92
37South Carolina$104,705$50.34
38Tennessee$105,413$50.68
39Missouri$100,357$48.25
40Kentucky$100,288$48.22
41Kansas$103,683$49.85
42Louisiana$108,075$51.96
43Idaho$107,295$51.58
44Montana$97,194$46.73
45Wyoming$97,342$46.80
46Arkansas$95,915$46.11
47West Virginia$95,753$46.04
48Mississippi$99,444$47.81
49Vermont$104,096$50.05
50Oklahoma$94,336$45.35
51Hawaii$62,295$29.95

Highest paying cities for senior process managers

The highest-paying cities for senior process managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$151,948$73.05
2Seattle, WA$150,313$72.27
3New York, NY$143,176$68.83
4Littleton, CO$138,876$66.77
5Braintree Town, MA$138,174$66.43
6McLean, VA$135,273$65.04
7Philadelphia, PA$130,772$62.87
8Milwaukee, WI$129,286$62.16
9Austin, TX$125,273$60.23
10Minneapolis, MN$122,291$58.79
11Des Moines, IA$120,740$58.05
12Phoenix, AZ$119,090$57.25
13Chicago, IL$118,629$57.03
14Columbus, OH$116,873$56.19
15Tampa, FL$116,256$55.89
16Alpharetta, GA$114,589$55.09
17Charlotte, NC$114,161$54.89
18Saint Louis, MO$100,599$48.36
19Bentonville, AR$96,154$46.23

Senior process manager salary details

A senior process manager's salary ranges from $98,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $176,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior process manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior process manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$176,000$14,667$85
75th Percentile$153,000$12,750$74
Average$132,034$11,003$63
25th Percentile$113,000$9,417$54
10th Percentile$98,000$8,167$47

Highest paying senior process manager jobs

The highest paying types of senior process managers are senior business manager, senior operations manager, and senior manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Day Manager$44,969$3,747$21.62280,978
Business Operations Manager$91,512$7,626$44.00279,870
Operations Support Manager$79,730$6,644$38.33376,894
Zone Manager$50,974$4,248$24.51298,152
Area Manager$73,472$6,123$35.32341,983
Lead Manager$101,883$8,490$48.98385,395

Top companies hiring senior process managers now:

  1. The Walt Disney Company jobs (46)
  2. Accenture jobs (27)
  3. Citi jobs (11)
  4. Stanley Black & Decker jobs (6)
  5. Walmart jobs (29)

Which companies pay senior process managers the most?

Senior process manager salaries at VMware and Emergent BioSolutions are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior process manager salary at companies like The Walt Disney Company and Foundation Medicine are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1VMware$165,139$79.39
2Emergent BioSolutions$161,719$77.75
3The Walt Disney Company$161,263$77.53
4Foundation Medicine$156,992$75.48
5Accenture$152,936$73.53
6ServiceNow$148,858$71.57
7Grubhub$146,514$70.44
8Rivian$145,869$70.13
9Citi$145,813$70.10
10Levi Strauss & Co.$144,969$69.70
11Capgemini$144,285$69.37
12Ernst & Young$142,520$68.52
13Regeneron$142,246$68.39
14Moderna$140,542$67.57
15Wayfair$140,449$67.52
16Nationwide Children's Hospital$140,157$67.38
17Amgen$140,021$67.32
18Micron Technology$139,892$67.26
19Silicon Valley Bank$139,091$66.87
20Western Digital$138,436$66.56

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Senior Process Manager salary by industry

The average senior process manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior process manager salary in the media industry is $150,126, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior process manager salary in the finance industry is $129,454.
  • Senior process managers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $97,481, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior process managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$150,126$72.18
2Hospitality$129,454$62.24
3Manufacturing$126,416$60.78
4Professional$123,179$59.22
5Finance$116,100$55.82
6Health Care$97,481$46.87

High paying senior process manager jobs

Senior process manager salary trends

The average senior process manager salary has risen by $10,828 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior process manager earned $121,206 annually, but today, they earn $132,034 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for senior process managers over the last decade.

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Average senior process manager salary over time

Compare senior process manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Senior process manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$132,000$63.48+2.8%
2025$128,000$61.72-0.1%
2024$129,000$61.81+0.5%
2023$128,000$61.49+1.1%
2022$127,000$60.82+1.6%

Recently added senior process manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Kion GroupSenior Process Excellence ManagerGrand Rapids, MI06/30/2025$124,500
LinklogisticsSenior Manager, Business Process ManagementFort Washington, PA06/29/2025$125,000
Sitio de Experiencia de CandidatosSR Manager Strategy & Process Innovation (TA Experience)Bethesda, MD06/29/2025$108,300
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing SolutionsProcess Sciences Senior ManagerRensselaer, NY06/29/2025$100,000
Marriott Hotels ResortsSR Manager Strategy & Process Innovation (TA Experience)Bethesda, MD06/28/2025$108,300
United Natural Foods Inc.SR. Manager Business Process-Sap Record To Report (Remote)Providence, RI06/25/2025$100,200
WalmartSenior Manager, Operations-Store Fulfillment Process Improvement, PickingBentonville, AR06/24/2025$90,000
Metropolitan Transportation CommissionSenior Manager, Process Optimization-PeopleNew York, NY06/24/2025$110,000
Capital OneSenior Manager-Process ManagementNew York, NY06/19/2025$168,700
Edwards Lifesciences CorpSenior Manager Supply Chain, Inventory ProcessesIrvine, CA06/19/2025$118,000

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