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Transition manager salary

Average transition manager salary

$95,226

$45.78 hourly rate

Entry-level transition manager salary
$67,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Transition Manager Salary Overview

The role of a Transition Manager is critical in overseeing the planning and execution of transitions in various sectors. Their average salary stands at $95,226 annually, translating to around $46 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on multiple factors, including location and industry of employment.

Salary by State

States such as California and New York tend to offer higher salaries for Transition Managers, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, sectors like finance and technology typically provide more competitive salaries. For instance, Transition Managers in the tech industry can earn significantly more than their counterparts in education or non-profit sectors.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience plays a pivotal role in salary determination. Entry-level Transition Managers may start with a lower salary, while those with substantial experience can earn upwards of six figures. It's also essential to consider benefits, which can enhance overall compensation. Job seekers should research and compare salaries by state and industry to find the best opportunities available.

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Where can a Transition Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$109,646
Colorado Springs, CO$80,997
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Accenture$109,677
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Transition manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a transition manager typically falls between $73,329 and $176,035.
zippia
$95,226yearly
glassdoor[1]
$113,944yearly
comparably[2]
$73,329yearly
Salary.com[3]
$176,035yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$78,500yearly
payscale[5]
$79,048yearly

Average transition manager salary by state

The average transition manager salary in Oregon, California, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average transition manager salary states are Minnesota, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Highest paying states for transition managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$108,808$52.31
2Connecticut$97,117$46.69
3New York$105,482$50.71
4California$106,317$51.11
5Virginia$97,003$46.64
6Georgia$100,287$48.21
7New Jersey$103,276$49.65
8Michigan$96,896$46.58
9Massachusetts$95,123$45.73
10Alabama$99,092$47.64
11Nevada$94,635$45.50
12Pennsylvania$92,131$44.29
13Delaware$93,520$44.96
14Indiana$92,991$44.71
15North Carolina$91,327$43.91
16Ohio$91,906$44.19
17Wisconsin$92,482$44.46
18Washington$92,185$44.32
19Kentucky$92,436$44.44
20West Virginia$91,770$44.12
21South Carolina$93,935$45.16
22Arizona$89,176$42.87
23Illinois$89,692$43.12
24Rhode Island$87,561$42.10
25Kansas$90,636$43.58
26Vermont$86,421$41.55
27District of Columbia$86,097$41.39
28North Dakota$88,392$42.50
29Iowa$88,654$42.62
30Alaska$87,906$42.26
31Idaho$84,088$40.43
32Mississippi$87,156$41.90
33Montana$80,120$38.52
34Arkansas$85,956$41.33
35Nebraska$85,300$41.01
36Maryland$83,414$40.10
37New Mexico$84,918$40.83
38New Hampshire$84,021$40.39
39Texas$82,800$39.81
40Florida$81,548$39.21
41Colorado$80,693$38.79
42Utah$74,946$36.03
43South Dakota$78,652$37.81
44Missouri$79,111$38.03
45Louisiana$82,221$39.53
46Maine$78,774$37.87
47Minnesota$77,472$37.25
48Hawaii$56,510$27.17
49Tennessee$76,307$36.69
50Wyoming$73,025$35.11
51Oklahoma$74,336$35.74

Highest paying cities for transition managers

The highest-paying cities for transition managers are San Jose, CA, Beaverton, OR, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Jose, CA$109,646$52.71
2Beaverton, OR$108,785$52.30
3New York, NY$105,752$50.84
4Jersey City, NJ$103,319$49.67
5Roswell, GA$100,714$48.42
6Huntsville, AL$99,683$47.92
7Arlington, VA$97,901$47.07
8Framingham, MA$95,238$45.79
9Greenville, NC$93,153$44.79
10Indianapolis, IN$92,811$44.62
11Seattle, WA$92,781$44.61
12Philadelphia, PA$92,385$44.42
13Columbus, OH$91,807$44.14
14Chicago, IL$90,111$43.32
15Des Moines, IA$87,976$42.30
16Washington, DC$86,134$41.41
17Fort Worth, TX$83,654$40.22
18Annapolis, MD$83,526$40.16
19Lafayette, LA$82,536$39.68
20Colorado Springs, CO$80,997$38.94

Transition manager salary details

A transition manager's salary ranges from $67,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $133,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average transition manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a transition manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$133,000$11,083$64
75th Percentile$113,000$9,417$54
Average$95,226$7,936$46
25th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
10th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32

Highest paying transition manager jobs

The highest paying types of transition managers are vice president of information technology, vice president, technology, and information technology director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Vice President, Technology$152,462$12,705$73.3096,519
Vice President Of Information Technology$160,600$13,383$77.21112,564
Manager, Program Management$112,937$9,411$54.30271,873
Information Technology Director$138,906$11,576$66.7887,765
Technical Services Manager$104,419$8,702$50.20186,807
Service Delivery Manager$102,213$8,518$49.1471,475

Top companies hiring transition managers now:

  1. AT&T jobs (7)
  2. Accenture jobs (27)
  3. Nike jobs (17)
  4. Sears Holdings jobs (5)
  5. Unisys jobs (12)

Which companies pay transition managers the most?

Transition manager salaries at Accenture and Nike are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average transition manager salary at companies like Mayo Clinic and CVS Health are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Accenture$109,677$52.73
2Nike$107,711$51.78
3Mayo Clinic$105,632$50.78
4CVS Health$103,609$49.81
5Oxford University Press$101,144$48.63
6Morgan Stanley$101,059$48.59
7Fujitsu$100,824$48.47
8The New Jewish Home$100,791$48.46
9Icma-rc$99,941$48.05
10Nolij Consulting$98,031$47.13
11Northern Trust$96,040$46.17
12Bahwan CyberTek$94,759$45.56
13Adobe$94,196$45.29
14Munson Healthcare$93,396$44.90
15AmeriHealth Caritas$93,005$44.71
16Midas$92,646$44.54
17Voya Financial$91,993$44.23
18The Aerospace Corporation$91,986$44.22
19Pentegra Retirement Services$91,156$43.83
20TechTrans Intl$90,917$43.71

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$94,000$92,800$91,600$90,400$89,200$88,000
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Transition Manager salary by industry

The average transition manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average transition manager salary in the retail industry is $92,825, the highest of any industry.
  • The average transition manager salary in the finance industry is $90,346.
  • Transition managers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $86,531, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for transition managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Retail$92,825$44.63
2Finance$90,346$43.44
3Technology$89,229$42.90
4Health Care$86,531$41.60

High paying transition manager jobs

Transition manager salary trends

The average transition manager salary has risen by $20,879 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average transition manager earned $74,347 annually, but today, they earn $95,226 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for transition managers over the last decade.

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

Average transition manager salary over time

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

Transition manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$95,200$45.78+3.2%
2024$92,200$44.33+2.6%
2023$89,800$43.17+2.3%
2022$87,700$42.17+2.5%
2021$85,600$41.13+3.1%

Recently added transition manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Centene CorporationCare Manager Transition of CareLansing, MI06/28/2025$55,100
PathstoneManager, Client TransitionsAlexandria, VA06/28/2025$80,000
Richmond Medical CenterCare Transition Manager, Behavioral HealthNew York, NY06/27/2025$95,000
State of KansasPre-Ets Transition ManagerSedgwick, KS06/27/2025$56,118
AllianceCare Manager I-Transition To Community Living (TCL)-(Hybrid, North Carolina Based)Fayetteville, NC06/18/2025$60,440
Centene CorporationCare Manager Transition of CareNew York, NY06/15/2025$55,100
Centene CorporationCare Manager Transition of CareOlympia, WA06/15/2025$55,100
The South Dakota State GovernmentTransition and Community Capacity ManagerConde, SD06/12/2025$68,951
Five Keys Schools and ProgramsSped Transition ManagerOakland, CA06/08/2025$74,000
City of Fond Du Lac, WiTransit ManagerFond du Lac, WI06/05/2025$83,258

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