Assistant County Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant County Manager make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant County Manager in the United States is $50,391 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Assistant County Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,966
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,369 to $54,879
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,797

Key Factors That Influence Assistant County Manager Salaries

An Assistant County 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant County Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant County 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): $47,788
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,456
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,825
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,825
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,012
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant County Manager less than 1 year $47,788
Early Career Level Assistant County Manager 1-2 years $49,456
Mid-Level Level Assistant County Manager 2-4 years $51,825
Senior-Level Level Assistant County Manager 5-8 years $51,825
Expert Level Assistant County Manager over 8 years $52,012

Top Paying Cities for Assistant County 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:

  • San Jose: $63,558
  • San Francisco: $62,862
  • Oakland: $61,537

How Education impacts an Assistant County Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant County Manager professionals enter the field with a Associate's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant County Manager with a Associate's is between $50,915 and $54,103.

Assistant County Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant County Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 17.7%
High School 17.7%
Associate's Degree 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree 66.8%
Master's Degree or MBA 7.2%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.4%

Assistant County Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant County 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$45,369
Average $50,391/year
$54,879
$3,781
Average $4,199/month
$4,573
$872
Average $969/week
$1,055
$22
Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,879 $4,573 $1,055 $26
Average $50,391 $4,199 $969 $24
25th Percentile $45,369 $3,781 $872 $22

Most common benefits for Assistant County Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assistant County Manager

Here are companies hiring for Assistant County Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant County Manager Job

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