Industry Benchmark Matrix · 2026
Official BLS OEWS Survey Data
Management Salary Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Chief executives, operations directors, IT managers, and project executives across enterprise sectors.
Industry Median Wage
$153,884
Annual Statutory Base
Top-Paying Role
Chief Executives
$213,990 / year
Typical Work Year
2,080 hrs
40 hrs / week standard
Specialties Benchmarked
14 Occupations
BLS Standard SOC Codes
Industry Sectors
Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown
Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.
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| Occupation & Code | Entry (10th %) | National Median (50th %) | Top Tier (90th %) | Median Hourly | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chief Executives
SOC 11-1011 · Finance & Management
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$75,700 | $213,990 | $507,730 | $102.88/hr | Profile |
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Computer and Information Systems Managers
SOC 11-3021 · Finance & Management
|
$107,550 | $175,140 | $297,510 | $84.20/hr | Profile |
|
Architectural and Engineering Managers
SOC 11-9041 · Finance & Management
|
$120,810 | $171,270 | $262,760 | $82.34/hr | Profile |
|
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC 11-9121 · Finance & Management
|
$79,710 | $167,220 | $316,850 | $80.39/hr | Profile |
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Marketing Managers
SOC 11-2021 · Finance & Management
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$90,260 | $166,790 | $293,610 | $80.19/hr | Profile |
|
Human Resources Managers
SOC 11-3121 · Finance & Management
|
$88,200 | $149,280 | $267,810 | $71.77/hr | Profile |
|
Compensation and Benefits Managers
SOC 11-3111 · Finance & Management
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$89,160 | $149,230 | $256,570 | $71.75/hr | Profile |
|
Sales Managers
SOC 11-2022 · Finance & Management
|
$73,170 | $148,270 | $290,540 | $71.28/hr | Profile |
|
Purchasing Managers
SOC 11-3061 · Finance & Management
|
$92,490 | $148,080 | $223,280 | $71.19/hr | Profile |
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Public Relations Managers
SOC 11-2032 · Finance & Management
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$82,410 | $146,910 | $284,990 | $70.63/hr | Profile |
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Advertising and Promotions Managers
SOC 11-2011 · Finance & Management
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$63,300 | $133,660 | $286,240 | $64.26/hr | Profile |
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Training and Development Managers
SOC 11-3131 · Finance & Management
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$79,550 | $133,000 | $233,600 | $63.94/hr | Profile |
|
Industrial Production Managers
SOC 11-3051 · Finance & Management
|
$78,000 | $126,060 | $205,520 | $60.61/hr | Profile |
|
Fundraising Managers
SOC 11-2033 · Finance & Management
|
$75,130 | $125,470 | $222,350 | $60.32/hr | Profile |
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Management Salary Directory Overview
2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Management careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions and the top paying metropolitan markets. Official 2026 economic data for Management compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.