What are the main factors that influence a 3rd-Key Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 3rd-Key Manager?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for 3rd-Key Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 3rd-Key Manager's salary?

A 3rd-Key Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,036 for beginners, reaching about $46,699 at mid-level, and approach $48,774 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3rd-Key Manager?

3rd-Key Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3rd-Key Manager roles are District of Columbia $49,168, California $48,981, Massachusetts $48,328. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

3rd-Key Manager Salary in Connecticut

How much does a 3rd-Key Manager make in Connecticut? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3rd-Key Manager in Connecticut is $47,458 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a 3rd-Key Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,420
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,265 to $51,102
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,447

10% $39,447

50% (Median) $47,458

90% $54,420

3rd-Key Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,102	$4,259	$983	$25
Average	$47,458	$3,955	$913	$23
25th Percentile	$43,265	$3,605	$832	$21

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Key Factors That Influence 3rd-Key Manager Salaries

A 3rd-Key Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 3rd-Key Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3rd-Key Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,036
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,246
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,699
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,622
Expert (over 8 years): $48,774

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 3rd-Key Manager	less than 1 year	$44,036
Early Career Level 3rd-Key Manager	1-2 years	$44,246
Mid-Level Level 3rd-Key Manager	2-4 years	$46,699
Senior-Level Level 3rd-Key Manager	5-8 years	$48,622
Expert Level 3rd-Key Manager	over 8 years	$48,774

How Do 3rd-Key Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 3rd-Key Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,168.
California: $48,981.
Massachusetts: $48,328.

District of Columbia $49,168 California $48,981 Massachusetts $48,328 Washington $48,151 New Jersey $48,133 Alaska $48,071 Connecticut $47,458 New York $47,209

Hawaii $46,415 Rhode Island $46,041 Maryland $45,788 Minnesota $45,442 Colorado $45,309 Illinois $45,264 Oregon $45,096 Delaware $44,971

New Hampshire $44,893 Virginia $44,718 Pennsylvania $44,207 Nevada $43,950 North Dakota $43,866 Michigan $43,732 Wisconsin $43,683 Vermont $43,586

Texas $43,315 Maine $43,297 Arizona $43,270 Ohio $43,239 Georgia $42,831 Indiana $42,627 Wyoming $42,587 Utah $42,524

Iowa $42,498 Kansas $42,285 Louisiana $42,222 North Carolina $42,200 Missouri $42,191 Florida $42,018 Montana $41,925 Nebraska $41,836

Kentucky $41,787 South Carolina $41,610 Tennessee $41,499 Idaho $41,454 New Mexico $41,130 Oklahoma $41,059 Alabama $40,797 South Dakota $40,357

Arkansas $40,118 West Virginia $39,989 Mississippi $39,602

Top Paying Cities for 3rd-Key Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Old Mystic: $46,705
Oneco: $46,585
Avon: $46,795

Old Mystic, CT $46,705

Oneco, CT $46,585

Avon, CT $46,795

Bloomfield, CT $46,821

Windsor, CT $46,823

Bristol, CT $46,818

Burlington, CT $46,815

Broad Brook, CT $46,561

Canaan, CT $46,593

Canton, CT $46,772

Canton Center, CT $46,758

Colebrook, CT $46,594

Collinsville, CT $46,768

East Berlin, CT $46,743

East Canaan, CT $46,645

East Glastonbury, CT $46,822

East Granby, CT $46,567

East Hartland, CT $46,448

East Windsor Hill, CT $46,786

Ellington, CT $46,459

Farmington, CT $46,744

Falls Village, CT $46,752

Glastonbury, CT $46,824

Granby, CT $46,472

Berlin, CT $46,740

Lakeville, CT $46,792

Manchester, CT $46,818

Bolton, CT $46,757

New Britain, CT $46,725

New Hartford, CT $46,807

Norfolk, CT $46,709

North Canton, CT $46,723

North Granby, CT $46,335

Pine Meadow, CT $46,765

Plainville, CT $46,743

Barkhamsted, CT $46,672

Poquonock, CT $46,786

Riverton, CT $46,614

Vernon Rockville, CT $46,694

Rocky Hill, CT $46,771

Salisbury, CT $46,478

Sharon, CT $47,147

Simsbury, CT $46,753

Somers, CT $46,077

Somersville, CT $46,068

South Glastonbury, CT $46,811

South Windsor, CT $46,804

North Windham, CT $46,695

Pomfret Center, CT $46,645

Putnam, CT $46,619

Quinebaug, CT $46,633

Rogers, CT $46,617

Scotland, CT $46,697

South Willington, CT $46,579

South Windham, CT $46,707

South Woodstock, CT $46,641

Storrs Mansfield, CT $46,669

Thompson, CT $46,628

Ashford, CT $46,588

Willington, CT $46,573

Windham, CT $46,700

Woodstock, CT $46,627

Woodstock Valley, CT $46,608

New London, CT $46,708

Baltic, CT $46,696

Canterbury, CT $46,677

Central Village, CT $46,640

East Lyme, CT $46,723

Bozrah, CT $46,702

Gales Ferry, CT $46,704

Gilman, CT $46,711

Mashantucket, CT $46,700

Ledyard, CT $46,704

Groton, CT $46,707

Hanover, CT $46,696

Jewett City, CT $46,694

Montville, CT $46,706

Moosup, CT $46,617

Mystic, CT $46,705

Niantic, CT $46,720

North Stonington, CT $46,682

Norwich, CT $46,694

Preston, CT $46,694

Oakdale, CT $46,719

Old Lyme, CT $46,809

Stafford, CT $46,382

Stafford Springs, CT $46,405

Staffordville, CT $46,338

Suffield, CT $46,033

Taconic, CT $46,649

Tariffville, CT $46,671

Enfield, CT $46,023

Tolland, CT $46,556

Unionville, CT $46,784

East Windsor, CT $46,501

Weatogue, CT $46,797

West Granby, CT $46,571

West Hartland, CT $46,465

West Simsbury, CT $46,748

West Suffield, CT $46,041

Winchester Center, CT $46,752

Windsor Locks, CT $46,502

Winsted, CT $46,748

Hartford, CT $46,863

West Hartford, CT $46,823

East Hartford, CT $46,859

Wethersfield, CT $46,821

Newington, CT $46,735

Plainfield, CT $46,660

Quaker Hill, CT $46,708

South Lyme, CT $46,751

Sterling, CT $46,573

Stonington, CT $46,696

Pawcatuck, CT $46,670

Taftville, CT $46,694

Uncasville, CT $46,704

Versailles, CT $46,692

Voluntown, CT $46,658

Waterford, CT $46,708

Wauregan, CT $46,637

West Mystic, CT $46,706

Yantic, CT $46,697

Ansonia, CT $47,639

Beacon Falls, CT $47,512

Botsford, CT $48,388

Branford, CT $47,192

Cheshire, CT $47,105

Centerbrook, CT $46,955

Chester, CT $46,955

Clinton, CT $47,159

Cobalt, CT $46,827

Colchester, CT $46,781

Cromwell, CT $46,769

Deep River, CT $46,982

Derby, CT $47,856

Killingworth, CT $47,100

Salem, CT $46,746

Durham, CT $46,984

East Haddam, CT $46,850

East Hampton, CT $46,841

Essex, CT $46,913

Guilford, CT $47,234

Haddam, CT $46,939

Hadlyme, CT $46,875

Hawleyville, CT $48,266

Higganum, CT $46,951

Ivoryton, CT $46,964

Madison, CT $47,177

Marion, CT $46,975

Marlborough, CT $46,812

Meriden, CT $46,850

Middlefield, CT $46,885

Middle Haddam, CT $46,859

Middletown, CT $46,830

Milford, CT $48,526

Milldale, CT $46,899

Monroe, CT $49,011

Moodus, CT $46,862

Newtown, CT $48,360

North Branford, CT $47,178

Northford, CT $47,170

North Haven, CT $47,135

North Westchester, CT $46,777

Old Saybrook, CT $46,932

Orange, CT $47,353

Oxford, CT $47,887

Plantsville, CT $46,897

Portland, CT $46,806

Rockfall, CT $46,832

Sandy Hook, CT $48,318

Seymour, CT $47,664

Shelton, CT $48,858

South Britain, CT $48,062

Southbury, CT $48,046

Southington, CT $46,775

Stevenson, CT $49,114

Wallingford, CT $47,089

Stratford, CT $49,793

Westbrook, CT $47,049

New Haven, CT $47,067

East Haven, CT $47,090

Hamden, CT $47,131

West Haven, CT $47,108

Bethany, CT $47,309

Woodbridge, CT $47,208

Willimantic, CT $46,707

Abington, CT $46,639

Amston, CT $46,756

Andover, CT $46,736

Ballouville, CT $46,599

Brooklyn, CT $46,639

Chaplin, CT $46,679

Columbia, CT $46,740

Coventry, CT $46,711

Danielson, CT $46,583

Dayville, CT $46,585

Eastford, CT $46,618

East Killingly, CT $46,539

East Woodstock, CT $46,635

Fabyan, CT $46,636

Grosvenor Dale, CT $46,636

Hampton, CT $46,663

Hebron, CT $46,764

Lebanon, CT $46,723

Mansfield Center, CT $46,682

Mansfield Depot, CT $46,684

North Franklin, CT $46,702

North Grosvenordale, CT $46,639

Pomfret, CT $46,642

Bridgeport, CT $49,922

Trumbull, CT $49,654

Easton, CT $49,626

Waterbury, CT $47,257

Prospect, CT $47,245

Wolcott, CT $46,983

Bantam, CT $47,427

Bethlehem, CT $47,531

Cornwall, CT $47,201

Cornwall Bridge, CT $47,475

Gaylordsville, CT $47,905

Goshen, CT $47,081

Kent, CT $47,570

Lakeside, CT $47,479

Litchfield, CT $47,256

Middlebury, CT $47,587

Morris, CT $47,402

Naugatuck, CT $47,469

New Milford, CT $48,049

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $47,655

Northfield, CT $47,098

Oakville, CT $47,291

Pequabuck, CT $46,928

Plymouth, CT $47,082

Roxbury, CT $48,014

Sherman, CT $48,105

South Kent, CT $47,679

Terryville, CT $46,964

Thomaston, CT $47,154

Torrington, CT $46,948

Harwinton, CT $46,961

Washington, CT $47,756

Washington Depot, CT $47,788

Watertown, CT $47,356

West Cornwall, CT $47,057

Woodbury, CT $47,727

Bethel, CT $48,322

Brookfield, CT $48,245

Cos Cob, CT $50,350

Danbury, CT $48,252

New Fairfield, CT $48,253

Darien, CT $50,336

Fairfield, CT $49,892

Georgetown, CT $49,494

Greenwich, CT $50,313

Greens Farms, CT $49,864

New Canaan, CT $50,125

Norwalk, CT $50,158

Old Greenwich, CT $50,351

Redding Center, CT $49,023

Redding Ridge, CT $49,023

Ridgefield, CT $48,591

Riverside, CT $50,348

Westport, CT $49,864

Weston, CT $49,659

Southport, CT $49,881

Redding, CT $48,913

Wilton, CT $49,710

Stamford, CT $50,362

Bridgewater, CT $48,177

3rd-Key Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3rd-Key Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Media, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, 3rd-Key Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view 3rd-Key Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a 3rd-Key Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$56,950	$27.0	20%

3rd-Key Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3rd-Key Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$43,265

Average $47,458/year

$51,102

$3,605

Average $3,955/month

$4,259

$832

Average $913/week

$983

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,102	$4,259	$983	$25
Average	$47,458	$3,955	$913	$23
25th Percentile	$43,265	$3,605	$832	$21

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