Section leader vs head manager

The differences between section leaders and head managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a section leader, becoming a head manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a head manager has an average salary of $123,587, which is higher than the $93,587 average annual salary of a section leader.

The top three skills for a section leader include safety procedures, combat and non. The most important skills for a head manager are customer service, safety procedures, and payroll.

Section leader vs head manager overview

	Section Leader	Head Manager
Yearly salary	$93,587	$123,587
Hourly rate	$44.99	$59.42
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	33,602	351,761
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	6

Section leader vs head manager salary

Section leaders and head managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Section Leader	Head Manager
Average salary	$93,587	$123,587
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $176,000	Between $77,000 And $196,000
Highest paying City	Lewiston, ME	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	Maine	New Jersey
Best paying company	Holzer Health System	Citi
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between section leader and head manager education

There are a few differences between a section leader and a head manager in terms of educational background:

	Section Leader	Head Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Music	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Section leader vs head manager demographics

Here are the differences between section leaders' and head managers' demographics:

	Section Leader	Head Manager
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%	Male, 58.1% Female, 41.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	6%	10%

Differences between section leader and head manager duties and responsibilities

Section leader example responsibilities.

Manage 3 team leaders and 40 plus associates using TPM philosophies.
Manage the day to day operations of government regulate and non regulate laboratories to ensure compliance.
Work closely with QA dept and use of color sentry and PMS color books to accomplish good end product.
Ensure assigned equipment are maintained and serviceable for accomplish all combat evacuation during OIF.
Collect battlefield intelligence reports and analyzes accuracy of reconnaissance information for use by senior leadership.
Recognize as NCO of the year.

Head manager example responsibilities.

Manage all brewery operations including special project management, raw material ordering and handling, production scheduling, and client interfacing.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Organize the collection of monthly payments and maintain accounts receivable/accounts payable and process evictions.

Section leader vs head manager skills

Common section leader skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
Combat, 11%
Non, 8%
Weapons Systems, 8%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Logistical Support, 5%

Common head manager skills

Customer Service, 23%
Safety Procedures, 14%
Payroll, 10%
Financial Reports, 5%
Bank Deposits, 5%
POS, 4%