What are the main factors that influence an Architect and Design 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 Architect and Design Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Architect and Design Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Architect and Design Manager's salary?

An Architect and Design Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $121,364 for beginners, reaching about $118,396 at mid-level, and approach $178,029 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architect and Design Manager?

Architect and Design Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect and Design Manager roles are District of Columbia $137,941, California $137,417, Massachusetts $135,586. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect and Design Manager roles make?

Salaries for Architect and Design Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Research and Design Architect Senior Manager: $176,900; Architect & Design Sales Manager: $169,842; Software Research and Design Architect Manager: $156,700; Design Architect Manager: $143,800; Architect Manager: $143,744.

Architect and Design Manager Salary in Georgia

How much does an Architect and Design Manager make in Georgia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect and Design Manager in Georgia is $120,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an Architect and Design Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,363
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,609 to $128,642
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,180

10% $96,180

50% (Median) $120,162

90% $136,363

Architect and Design Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,642	$10,720	$2,474	$62
Average	$120,162	$10,014	$2,311	$58
25th Percentile	$107,609	$8,967	$2,069	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Architect and Design Manager Salaries

An Architect and Design 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 Architect and Design Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect and Design 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): $121,364
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,422
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,396
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,496
Expert (over 8 years): $178,029

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Graphic Design Specialist V	less than 1 year	$121,364
Graphic Design Supervisor	1-2 years	$98,422
Architect and Design Manager	2-4 years	$118,396
Graphic Design Senior Manager	5-8 years	$146,496
Graphic Design Director	over 8 years	$178,029

How Do Architect and Design 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 Architect and Design Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,941.
California: $137,417.
Massachusetts: $135,586.

District of Columbia $137,941 California $137,417 Massachusetts $135,586 Washington $135,088 New Jersey $135,038 Alaska $134,863 Connecticut $133,144 New York $132,446

Hawaii $130,216 Rhode Island $129,170 Maryland $128,460 Minnesota $127,488 Colorado $127,114 Illinois $126,989 Oregon $126,516 Delaware $126,167

New Hampshire $125,948 Virginia $125,457 Pennsylvania $124,024 Nevada $123,302 North Dakota $123,065 Michigan $122,691 Wisconsin $122,554 Vermont $122,280

Texas $121,520 Maine $121,470 Arizona $121,396 Ohio $121,308 Georgia $120,162 Indiana $119,589 Wyoming $119,477 Utah $119,303

Iowa $119,228 Kansas $118,630 Louisiana $118,455 North Carolina $118,393 Missouri $118,368 Florida $117,882 Montana $117,621 Nebraska $117,372

Kentucky $117,234 South Carolina $116,736 Tennessee $116,425 Idaho $116,300 New Mexico $115,391 Oklahoma $115,191 Alabama $114,456 South Dakota $113,223

Arkansas $112,550 West Virginia $112,189 Mississippi $111,105

Top Paying Cities for Architect and Design 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:

Attapulgus: $111,425
Kennesaw: $120,162
Kingston: $114,583

Attapulgus, GA $111,425

Kennesaw, GA $120,162

Kingston, GA $114,583

Lebanon, GA $118,840

Lindale, GA $113,787

Marble Hill, GA $115,414

Mount Berry, GA $113,121

Mount Zion, GA $115,619

Nelson, GA $117,060

Rockmart, GA $117,024

Rome, GA $113,497

Roopville, GA $114,524

Rydal, GA $115,122

Shannon, GA $113,376

Silver Creek, GA $114,315

Talking Rock, GA $113,926

Tallapoosa, GA $114,520

Tate, GA $115,896

Taylorsville, GA $117,121

Temple, GA $117,754

Villa Rica, GA $118,620

Waco, GA $114,874

Waleska, GA $116,349

White, GA $116,707

Whitesburg, GA $117,892

Winston, GA $119,043

Woodstock, GA $119,745

Barnesville, GA $112,916

Brooks, GA $116,617

Concord, GA $113,661

Experiment, GA $116,888

Fairburn, GA $120,623

Fayetteville, GA $120,406

Flovilla, GA $113,502

Franklin, GA $113,506

Gay, GA $114,015

Glenn, GA $113,508

Grantville, GA $114,592

Greenville, GA $112,886

Griffin, GA $117,252

Hampton, GA $119,112

Haralson, GA $116,112

Hogansville, GA $113,335

Jackson, GA $114,965

Jenkinsburg, GA $116,158

Jonesboro, GA $120,861

Lagrange, GA $112,296

Manor, GA $110,649

Mershon, GA $110,614

Millwood, GA $110,622

Nahunta, GA $111,799

Nicholls, GA $110,750

Odum, GA $111,048

Offerman, GA $111,045

Patterson, GA $110,717

Saint Marys, GA $114,887

Screven, GA $110,695

Sea Island, GA $111,577

Saint George, GA $115,231

Surrency, GA $110,546

Waresboro, GA $111,041

Waverly, GA $112,621

Waynesville, GA $111,994

West Green, GA $110,663

White Oak, GA $112,853

Woodbine, GA $113,997

Valdosta, GA $111,111

Adel, GA $110,879

Alapaha, GA $110,654

Argyle, GA $111,015

Axson, GA $110,674

Barney, GA $110,714

Boston, GA $111,239

Cecil, GA $111,049

Dixie, GA $110,861

Du Pont, GA $110,494

Fargo, GA $111,068

Hahira, GA $110,944

Homerville, GA $110,747

Lakeland, GA $110,807

Lake Park, GA $110,949

Lenox, GA $110,654

Morven, GA $110,835

Nashville, GA $110,798

Naylor, GA $110,730

Pearson, GA $110,721

Quitman, GA $110,937

Ray City, GA $110,908

Sparks, GA $110,815

Statenville, GA $110,933

Stockton, GA $110,730

Willacoochee, GA $110,737

Moody A F B, GA $110,975

Albany, GA $109,585

Americus, GA $110,741

Andersonville, GA $110,704

Arabi, GA $110,193

Ashburn, GA $110,149

Baconton, GA $109,753

Barwick, GA $110,958

Berlin, GA $111,018

Locust Grove, GA $117,239

Bainbridge, GA $110,808

Blakely, GA $108,709

Bluffton, GA $109,791

Brinson, GA $110,565

Bronwood, GA $109,913

Cairo, GA $110,930

Calvary, GA $111,491

Cedar Springs, GA $108,120

Climax, GA $111,091

Coleman, GA $110,148

Colquitt, GA $110,407

Cuthbert, GA $110,349

Damascus, GA $109,975

Dawson, GA $109,944

Donalsonville, GA $110,313

Edison, GA $110,063

Fort Gaines, GA $109,742

Fowlstown, GA $111,374

Georgetown, GA $110,134

Iron City, GA $110,341

Jakin, GA $108,410

Leary, GA $109,835

Morgan, GA $109,872

Morris, GA $110,071

Newton, GA $110,067

Parrott, GA $110,325

Sasser, GA $109,771

Shellman, GA $110,218

Whigham, GA $111,039

Lovejoy, GA $119,597

Luthersville, GA $114,446

Mcdonough, GA $118,650

Meansville, GA $112,619

Milner, GA $113,898

Molena, GA $112,482

Moreland, GA $115,743

Morrow, GA $121,629

Newnan, GA $116,572

Orchard Hill, GA $114,521

Palmetto, GA $119,613

Peachtree City, GA $119,090

Red Oak, GA $121,708

Rex, GA $121,404

Riverdale, GA $121,320

Sargent, GA $116,983

Senoia, GA $116,646

Sharpsburg, GA $117,999

Stockbridge, GA $120,653

Sunny Side, GA $118,133

The Rock, GA $112,625

Thomaston, GA $112,047

Conley, GA $121,994

Turin, GA $117,340

Tyrone, GA $119,850

Union City, GA $121,041

Williamson, GA $114,869

Woodbury, GA $112,560

Ellenwood, GA $121,895

Zebulon, GA $113,655

Forest Park, GA $121,982

Stapleton, GA $113,238

Thomson, GA $113,410

Warrenton, GA $112,366

Waynesboro, GA $113,756

Wrens, GA $113,524

Augusta, GA $115,291

Abbeville, GA $110,796

North Metro, GA $120,428

Millen, GA $112,003

Mount Vernon, GA $110,634

Newington, GA $112,794

Norristown, GA $110,308

Nunez, GA $110,283

Oliver, GA $113,046

Portal, GA $111,161

Pulaski, GA $111,732

Adrian, GA $110,346

Allentown, GA $111,271

Bolingbroke, GA $111,697

Bonaire, GA $111,466

Butler, GA $111,071

Byromville, GA $110,751

Byron, GA $111,531

Cadwell, GA $110,740

Cordele, GA $110,736

Chauncey, GA $110,676

Chester, GA $111,115

Clinchfield, GA $111,076

Cochran, GA $111,241

Culloden, GA $111,963

Danville, GA $111,294

Davisboro, GA $111,373

Dexter, GA $111,056

Dry Branch, GA $111,524

Dublin, GA $111,155

Dudley, GA $111,102

Eastman, GA $110,938

Eatonton, GA $112,804

Elko, GA $111,059

East Dublin, GA $110,934

Centerville, GA $111,537

Forsyth, GA $112,327

Fort Valley, GA $111,358

Gordon, GA $111,461

Gray, GA $111,666

Haddock, GA $111,790

Hardwick, GA $111,292

Harrison, GA $110,731

Hawkinsville, GA $111,068

Helena, GA $110,798

Hillsboro, GA $112,054

Howard, GA $110,739

Ideal, GA $110,838

Irwinton, GA $111,301

Jeffersonville, GA $111,457

Jewell, GA $111,456

Juliette, GA $111,932

Kathleen, GA $111,400

Kite, GA $110,319

Knoxville, GA $111,429

Lilly, GA $111,059

Lizella, GA $111,648

Mc Intyre, GA $111,339

Mc Rae, GA $110,777

Marshallville, GA $111,166

Mauk, GA $110,636

Milledgeville, GA $111,343

Milan, GA $110,689

Montezuma, GA $110,948

Monticello, GA $113,178

Montrose, GA $111,213

Musella, GA $111,765

Oconee, GA $111,419

Oglethorpe, GA $110,957

Perry, GA $111,396

Pinehurst, GA $110,771

Pineview, GA $110,803

Pitts, GA $110,678

Rentz, GA $110,942

Reynolds, GA $111,111

Rhine, GA $110,640

Roberta, GA $111,743

Rochelle, GA $110,727

Rupert, GA $110,634

Sandersville, GA $111,383

Scotland, GA $110,938

Seville, GA $111,171

Shady Dale, GA $113,831

Smarr, GA $111,855

Sparta, GA $111,502

Warner Robins, GA $111,502

Comer, GA $111,614

Crawford, GA $111,938

Tennille, GA $111,094

Toomsboro, GA $111,086

Unadilla, GA $111,013

Vienna, GA $110,792

Warthen, GA $111,066

Wrightsville, GA $110,695

Yatesville, GA $112,205

Reidsville, GA $111,364

Rockledge, GA $110,493

Rocky Ford, GA $111,291

Sardis, GA $113,032

Soperton, GA $110,481

Statesboro, GA $112,376

Stillmore, GA $110,513

Sylvania, GA $111,499

Tarrytown, GA $110,427

Twin City, GA $110,359

Uvalda, GA $110,640

Vidalia, GA $110,725

Wadley, GA $111,405

Gainesville, GA $115,944

Chestnut Mountain, GA $117,149

Alto, GA $113,220

Baldwin, GA $112,568

Blairsville, GA $111,790

Blue Ridge, GA $112,220

Buford, GA $118,597

Bowersville, GA $112,868

Braselton, GA $117,160

Canon, GA $112,778

Carnesville, GA $112,369

Cherry Log, GA $112,193

Clarkesville, GA $112,006

Clayton, GA $112,327

Clermont, GA $114,276

Cleveland, GA $113,030

Commerce, GA $113,974

Cornelia, GA $112,920

Dahlonega, GA $114,192

Dawsonville, GA $115,833

Demorest, GA $112,430

Ellijay, GA $112,959

Dillard, GA $112,412

Eastanollee, GA $112,787

East Ellijay, GA $112,949

Epworth, GA $112,221

Flowery Branch, GA $117,600

Gillsville, GA $114,707

Habersham, GA $112,333

Helen, GA $111,617

Hiawassee, GA $111,668

Homer, GA $112,769

Hoschton, GA $117,131

Jefferson, GA $115,290

Lakemont, GA $112,178

Lavonia, GA $112,913

Lula, GA $114,175

Mc Caysville, GA $112,391

Martin, GA $112,853

Maysville, GA $114,272

Mineral Bluff, GA $112,018

Morganton, GA $111,923

Mountain City, GA $112,594

Mount Airy, GA $112,364

Murrayville, GA $114,982

Nicholson, GA $113,921

Oakwood, GA $117,085

Pendergrass, GA $115,614

Rabun Gap, GA $112,246

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $111,801

Suches, GA $112,178

Tallulah Falls, GA $112,549

Talmo, GA $115,702

Tiger, GA $112,271

Toccoa, GA $112,701

Turnerville, GA $112,475

Wiley, GA $112,591

Young Harris, GA $111,747

Toccoa Falls, GA $112,925

Athens, GA $113,903

Macon, GA $111,616

Allenhurst, GA $113,396

Bloomingdale, GA $115,386

Clyo, GA $113,754

Crescent, GA $112,756

Darien, GA $112,184

Eden, GA $114,989

Ellabell, GA $114,612

Fleming, GA $114,542

Hinesville, GA $113,705

Guyton, GA $114,461

Fort Stewart, GA $113,774

Ludowici, GA $112,584

Meldrim, GA $115,206

Meridian, GA $112,472

Midway, GA $114,328

Pembroke, GA $113,620

Pooler, GA $115,814

Riceboro, GA $113,574

Richmond Hill, GA $115,072

Rincon, GA $115,131

Sapelo Island, GA $112,282

Tybee Island, GA $115,475

Springfield, GA $114,091

Townsend, GA $112,587

Walthourville, GA $113,331

Savannah, GA $115,814

Swainsboro, GA $110,420

Ailey, GA $110,563

Alamo, GA $110,696

Alston, GA $110,661

Bartow, GA $111,084

Bellville, GA $111,887

Brooklet, GA $113,553

Claxton, GA $112,198

Cobbtown, GA $110,866

Collins, GA $111,180

Daisy, GA $112,764

Dover, GA $112,092

Garfield, GA $111,096

Girard, GA $113,147

Glennville, GA $111,970

Glenwood, GA $110,552

Hagan, GA $112,521

Louisville, GA $112,362

Lyons, GA $110,597

Manassas, GA $111,739

Metter, GA $110,965

Midville, GA $111,479

Waycross, GA $111,210

Atlanta, GA $121,994

Ty Ty, GA $110,379

Arlington, GA $109,894

Cumming, GA $117,758

Decatur, GA $121,994

Lithonia, GA $121,219

Snellville, GA $120,520

Lawrenceville, GA $119,685

Lilburn, GA $121,028

Loganville, GA $119,234

Oxford, GA $118,980

Mansfield, GA $115,641

Newborn, GA $114,657

Porterdale, GA $118,062

Pine Lake, GA $121,994

Redan, GA $121,559

Roswell, GA $120,590

Scottdale, GA $121,994

Smyrna, GA $121,994

Stone Mountain, GA $121,984

Tucker, GA $121,961

Brookfield, GA $110,916

Camilla, GA $110,230

Chula, GA $110,453

Cobb, GA $110,175

Coolidge, GA $110,807

Cotton, GA $110,369

De Soto, GA $110,021

Doerun, GA $109,944

Ellenton, GA $110,935

Enigma, GA $110,700

Fitzgerald, GA $110,877

Funston, GA $110,362

Hartsfield, GA $110,361

Thomasville, GA $111,008

Irwinville, GA $110,600

Leesburg, GA $109,666

Leslie, GA $110,185

Meigs, GA $110,726

Moultrie, GA $110,722

Mystic, GA $110,699

Norman Park, GA $110,603

Oakfield, GA $109,787

Ochlocknee, GA $110,867

Ocilla, GA $110,767

Omega, GA $110,559

Pavo, GA $110,745

Pelham, GA $110,825

Plains, GA $110,514

Poulan, GA $109,930

Putney, GA $109,585

Rebecca, GA $110,440

Sale City, GA $110,095

Smithville, GA $110,025

Sumner, GA $110,037

Sycamore, GA $110,355

Sylvester, GA $109,792

Tifton, GA $110,521

Duluth, GA $120,428

Acworth, GA $119,482

Adairsville, GA $113,947

Aragon, GA $115,135

Armuchee, GA $113,266

Austell, GA $121,296

Ball Ground, GA $117,531

Bowdon, GA $114,354

Bowdon Junction, GA $116,215

Bremen, GA $116,582

Clarkdale, GA $121,056

Carrollton, GA $116,762

Buchanan, GA $115,313

Canton, GA $118,300

Cartersville, GA $116,715

Lithia Springs, GA $121,270

Cassville, GA $116,258

Cave Spring, GA $112,885

Cedartown, GA $114,200

Mableton, GA $121,994

Powder Springs, GA $120,514

Coosa, GA $112,296

Dallas, GA $118,747

Douglasville, GA $120,324

Emerson, GA $118,455

Esom Hill, GA $113,578

Fairmount, GA $114,339

Felton, GA $115,196

Hiram, GA $119,937

Holly Springs, GA $119,184

Arnoldsville, GA $112,824

Bethlehem, GA $117,743

Bishop, GA $114,891

Bogart, GA $115,470

Bostwick, GA $115,047

Bowman, GA $112,330

Buckhead, GA $112,630

Carlton, GA $111,136

Colbert, GA $112,413

Avondale Estates, GA $121,994

Norcross, GA $121,224

Alpharetta, GA $119,513

Marietta, GA $121,221

Auburn, GA $118,062

Conyers, GA $120,177

Covington, GA $117,344

Grayson, GA $119,676

Jersey, GA $118,328

Dacula, GA $118,649

Clarkston, GA $121,994

Suwanee, GA $119,563

Social Circle, GA $116,369

Crawfordville, GA $111,814

Warwick, GA $109,946

Danielsville, GA $112,191

Dewy Rose, GA $112,490

Elberton, GA $112,280

Farmington, GA $114,333

Franklin Springs, GA $112,614

Good Hope, GA $115,492

Greensboro, GA $111,739

Hartwell, GA $112,986

High Shoals, GA $115,131

Hull, GA $113,020

Ila, GA $112,516

Lexington, GA $111,111

Madison, GA $113,965

Monroe, GA $117,328

Rayle, GA $111,561

Royston, GA $112,528

Rutledge, GA $115,028

Sharon, GA $112,331

Siloam, GA $111,429

Statham, GA $115,833

Stephens, GA $111,961

Tignall, GA $112,128

Union Point, GA $111,445

Maxeys, GA $111,854

Washington, GA $112,416

Watkinsville, GA $114,023

White Plains, GA $111,347

Winder, GA $116,995

Winterville, GA $112,966

Calhoun, GA $113,569

Chatsworth, GA $113,103

Chickamauga, GA $112,791

Cisco, GA $112,307

Cohutta, GA $112,677

Crandall, GA $112,453

Dalton, GA $112,930

Eton, GA $112,956

Flintstone, GA $113,097

Graysville, GA $113,040

La Fayette, GA $112,602

Lyerly, GA $112,759

Menlo, GA $112,202

Oakman, GA $113,323

Plainville, GA $113,476

Ranger, GA $113,261

Resaca, GA $113,311

Ringgold, GA $112,943

Rising Fawn, GA $112,891

Rock Spring, GA $112,840

Rocky Face, GA $112,653

Rossville, GA $113,136

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $113,106

Sugar Valley, GA $113,122

Summerville, GA $112,941

Lookout Mountain, GA $113,095

Tennga, GA $112,412

Trenton, GA $112,965

Trion, GA $112,885

Tunnel Hill, GA $112,786

Varnell, GA $112,733

Wildwood, GA $113,037

Appling, GA $114,246

Avera, GA $112,125

Blythe, GA $114,462

Boneville, GA $113,775

Camak, GA $112,794

Dearing, GA $113,911

Evans, GA $114,859

Gibson, GA $112,378

Gough, GA $113,156

Gracewood, GA $115,291

Grovetown, GA $114,734

Harlem, GA $114,297

Hephzibah, GA $114,829

Keysville, GA $113,950

Lincolnton, GA $113,324

Matthews, GA $113,918

Mesena, GA $113,114

Mitchell, GA $111,662

Norwood, GA $112,144

Wray, GA $110,643

Box Springs, GA $110,361

Buena Vista, GA $110,415

Cataula, GA $110,253

Cusseta, GA $110,316

Ellaville, GA $110,700

Ellerslie, GA $110,269

Fortson, GA $110,203

Geneva, GA $110,503

Hamilton, GA $110,296

Junction City, GA $110,686

Louvale, GA $110,291

Lumpkin, GA $110,374

Manchester, GA $111,813

Midland, GA $110,207

Omaha, GA $110,320

Pine Mountain, GA $111,090

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $110,872

Preston, GA $110,437

Richland, GA $110,400

Shiloh, GA $111,116

Talbotton, GA $111,227

Upatoi, GA $110,274

Warm Springs, GA $111,692

Waverly Hall, GA $110,341

Weston, GA $110,279

West Point, GA $110,854

Woodland, GA $111,536

Columbus, GA $110,146

Fort Benning, GA $110,195

Jasper, GA $115,195

Perkins, GA $112,596

Alma, GA $110,770

Ambrose, GA $110,729

Baxley, GA $110,744

Blackshear, GA $110,883

Bristol, GA $110,622

Broxton, GA $110,736

Brunswick, GA $112,412

Saint Simons Island, GA $111,831

Jekyll Island, GA $112,636

Denton, GA $110,635

Douglas, GA $111,015

Folkston, GA $112,662

Hazlehurst, GA $110,771

Hoboken, GA $111,689

Hortense, GA $111,014

Jacksonville, GA $110,554

Jesup, GA $111,303

Kings Bay, GA $115,016

Kingsland, GA $115,032

Lumber City, GA $110,598

Architect and Design Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architect and Design Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Architect and Design Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architect and Design Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Architect and Design Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$144,195	$69.0	20%

Architect and Design Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect and Design 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.

$107,609

Average $120,162/year

$128,642

$8,967

Average $10,014/month

$10,720

$2,069

Average $2,311/week

$2,474

$52

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,642	$10,720	$2,474	$62
Average	$120,162	$10,014	$2,311	$58
25th Percentile	$107,609	$8,967	$2,069	$52

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