How much does a shift manager make?

The average shift manager salary in the United States is $32,110. Shift manager salaries typically range between $23,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shift managers is $15.44 per hour. Shift manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shift managers earn the highest average salary in California.

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Q: What state pays Shift Managers the most?

California pays Shift Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $39,876 per year, or $19.17 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a shift manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Hawaii you should be paid close to $38,395 per year.

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

A good starting salary for a shift manager is $21,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a shift manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for shift managers is $28,773, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a shift manager can vary by state.

Q: Do shift managers get a salary or hourly?

A shift manager may get paid a salary or hourly, depending on the specific company. A shift manager's pay structure depends on some factors such as the company, whether they are part or full time, and individual job duties.

Q: Do shift managers get paid more?

Yes, shift managers get paid more than the employees that they supervise. While many employees typically make around minimum wage to $11 an hour, shift managers typically make $13 to $18 an hour in their position.

Q: How much do shift managers make?

Shift managers make $12.87 an hour ($26,000 a year). The range, however, can start as low as $7.83 an hour to as high as $21.15 an hour. Factors such as the type of company and location can all impact how much a shift manager can earn.

Q: How much does a shift manager at Mcdonald's get paid?

A shift manager at McDonald's gets paid around $12 an hour. While many employees at McDonald's typically make around minimum wage to $11 an hour, shift managers typically make $12 to $18 an hour in their position.

Average shift manager salary

$15.44

$32,110 yearly

Entry-level shift manager salary

$23,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Shift Manager Salary

The average salary for a Shift Manager in the United States is approximately $32,110 per year or about $15.44 per hour. Salaries can vary based on location, industry, and experience level. For instance, Shift Managers in higher-demand sectors or metropolitan areas may earn significantly more.

Where Can a Shift Manager Earn More?

States such as California, New York, and Texas typically offer higher salaries for Shift Managers. Understanding these geographical disparities can help you target your job search effectively. Additionally, as experience accumulates, Shift Managers can expect salary growth, with those in supervisory roles often earning 10-20% more than entry-level positions.

Shift Manager Salary Estimates Over Time

Over the past few years, the salary for Shift Managers has shown steady growth, reflecting demand in various sectors including retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. Keeping an eye on market trends will help you anticipate salary adjustments and negotiate better compensation packages in your future roles.

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Shift manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a shift manager typically falls between $32,110 and $46,424.

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$32,110yearly

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$46,424yearly

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$33,579yearly

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$42,593yearly

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$34,894yearly

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$41,905yearly

Average shift manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for shift managers are California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. The lowest average shift manager salary states are Tennessee, South Carolina, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for shift managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Michigan	$33,313	$16.02
2	West Virginia	$31,957	$15.36
3	California	$39,876	$19.17
4	Delaware	$35,372	$17.01
5	Massachusetts	$37,141	$17.86
6	Connecticut	$36,115	$17.36
7	Maine	$33,827	$16.26
8	Wisconsin	$32,070	$15.42
9	New Jersey	$33,760	$16.23
10	Pennsylvania	$31,299	$15.05
11	Minnesota	$33,012	$15.87
12	Ohio	$29,788	$14.32
13	Nevada	$32,643	$15.69
14	Indiana	$29,763	$14.31
15	Hawaii	$38,395	$18.46
16	New York	$33,970	$16.33
17	Iowa	$30,611	$14.72
18	Arizona	$31,976	$15.37
19	Illinois	$30,886	$14.85
20	North Dakota	$30,983	$14.90
21	New Hampshire	$32,175	$15.47
22	Nebraska	$30,522	$14.67
23	Maryland	$31,987	$15.38
24	District of Columbia	$35,620	$17.13
25	Kentucky	$27,926	$13.43
26	Missouri	$28,886	$13.89
27	Virginia	$30,667	$14.74
28	Vermont	$32,122	$15.44
29	Washington	$31,510	$15.15
30	Idaho	$30,014	$14.43
31	Oregon	$31,552	$15.17
32	Kansas	$28,287	$13.60
33	Rhode Island	$31,194	$15.00
34	New Mexico	$29,708	$14.28
35	South Dakota	$29,985	$14.42
36	Mississippi	$26,809	$12.89
37	Montana	$28,268	$13.59
38	Utah	$29,118	$14.00
39	Alaska	$31,071	$14.94
40	Texas	$27,906	$13.42
41	North Carolina	$27,077	$13.02
42	Arkansas	$27,110	$13.03
43	Tennessee	$26,203	$12.60
44	Wyoming	$26,558	$12.77
45	Louisiana	$26,095	$12.55
46	South Carolina	$26,194	$12.59
47	Colorado	$29,539	$14.20
48	Oklahoma	$26,425	$12.70
49	Florida	$25,658	$12.34
50	Alabama	$25,657	$12.34
51	Georgia	$25,905	$12.45

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Highest paying cities for shift managers

The highest-paying cities for shift managers are Los Angeles, CA, Arlington, MA, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Los Angeles, CA	$39,916	$19.19
2	Arlington, MA	$37,137	$17.85
3	Washington, DC	$35,578	$17.10
4	New York, NY	$33,965	$16.33
5	Detroit, MI	$33,314	$16.02
6	Saint Paul, MN	$32,995	$15.86
7	Las Vegas, NV	$32,700	$15.72
8	Phoenix, AZ	$32,021	$15.39
9	Milwaukee, WI	$32,016	$15.39
10	Charleston, WV	$31,548	$15.17
11	Arlington, VA	$31,514	$15.15
12	Erie, PA	$31,360	$15.08
13	Chicago, IL	$30,971	$14.89
14	Omaha, NE	$30,701	$14.76
15	Cleveland, OH	$30,346	$14.59
16	Richmond, IN	$29,832	$14.34
17	Albuquerque, NM	$29,649	$14.25
18	Colorado Springs, CO	$29,588	$14.22
19	Salt Lake City, UT	$29,041	$13.96
20	Kansas City, MO	$28,798	$13.85

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Shift manager salary details

A shift manager's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a shift manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$43,000	$3,583	$21
75th Percentile	$37,000	$3,083	$18
Average	$32,110	$2,676	$15
25th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13
10th Percentile	$23,000	$1,917	$11

Highest paying shift manager jobs

The highest paying types of shift managers are part-time key manager, manager, and restaurant general manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Restaurant General Manager	$56,521	$4,710	$27.17	339,757
Part-Time Key Manager	$72,750	$6,063	$34.98	386,614
Restaurant Manager	$52,202	$4,350	$25.10	225,340
Hourly Manager	$36,449	$3,037	$17.52	257,505
Floor Manager	$43,813	$3,651	$21.06	442,213
Food Manager	$37,654	$3,138	$18.10	276,643

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Which companies pay shift managers the most?

Shift manager salaries at ABB and Manhattan Associates are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shift manager salary at companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and University of California, Berkeley are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	ABB	$60,605	$29.14
2	Manhattan Associates	$51,173	$24.60
3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$48,825	$23.47
4	University of California-Berkeley	$48,350	$23.25
5	BlackRock	$45,990	$22.11
6	GPAC	$45,786	$22.01
7	UC Santa Barbara	$45,767	$22.00
8	Resorts World Catskills	$44,887	$21.58
9	Nestlé	$43,503	$20.91
10	H.B. Fuller	$42,543	$20.45
11	Marathon Cheese Corporation	$42,012	$20.20
12	Monarch Casino & Resort	$41,909	$20.15
13	The Judge Group	$41,612	$20.01
14	Bbg	$41,309	$19.86
15	Semtribe	$41,283	$19.85
16	OnCue Express	$40,982	$19.70
17	Northrop Grumman	$40,886	$19.66
18	Activision Blizzard	$40,801	$19.62
19	City of Baltimore	$40,159	$19.31
20	Exelon	$40,104	$19.28

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Shift manager salary trends

The average shift manager salary has risen by $4,811 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shift manager earned $27,299 annually, but today, they earn $32,110 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for shift managers over the last decade.

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Average shift manager salary over time

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Shift manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,100	$15.44	+2.2%
2024	$31,400	$15.09	+2.0%
2023	$30,800	$14.80	+4.1%
2022	$29,500	$14.19	+2.3%
2021	$28,800	$13.86	+4.2%

Recently added shift manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Einstein Bros. Bagels	Shift Manager	Minneapolis, MN	06/30/2025	$26,609
Dibella's Subs	Restaurant Shift Manager	Albany, NY	06/30/2025	$30,000
Dibella's Subs	Restaurant Shift Manager	Beavercreek, OH	06/30/2025	$27,131
Arby's, LLC	Shift Manager	Waterbury, CT	06/29/2025	$34,832
Coborn's	Shift Manager	Fargo, ND	06/29/2025	$35,479
Country Fair, Inc.	Shift Manager-Store 85	Warren, OH	06/29/2025	$28,696
Country Fair, Inc.	Shift Manager-Store 98	Erie, PA	06/29/2025	$28,696
Country Fair, Inc.	Shift Manager-Store 77	Olean, NY	06/29/2025	$34,957
Get It-Hospitality	F&B Shift Manager-Remote \| WFH	Talkeetna, AK	06/29/2025	$45,914
McClure Oil Corporation	Retail Shift Manager-Gas City Area	Gas City, IN	06/29/2025	$33,392