How much does a GIS Manager make in the United States? The average GIS Manager salary in the United States is $134,652 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $120,988 and $153,018. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

GIS Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile GIS Manager Salary $108,547 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile GIS Manager Salary $120,988 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile GIS Manager Salary $134,652 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile GIS Manager Salary $153,018 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile GIS Manager Salary $169,740 US February 26, 2024
25% $120,988 10% $108,547 90% $169,740 75% $153,018 $134,652 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

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Business Development: Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.

Analysis 0.16%
Quality Assurance 0.02%
Business Development 0.03%
Others 99.79%

Job Description for GIS Manager

GIS Manager manages, plans, assigns, and reviews analysts and developers' work on GIS projects. Oversees the production of reports, maps, applications, and visualizations for internal or external stakeholders. Being a GIS Manager ensures proper maintenance, documentation, and cleaning of GIS data. Develops methods to leverage GIS data for new applications. Additionally, GIS Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The GIS Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a GIS Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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GIS Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of GIS Manager, the highest GIS Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the GIS Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest GIS Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the GIS Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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