Manager Salaries in Houston, TX, United States

The average salary for a Manager is USD 133,058 per year in Houston, TX, United States. Salaries estimates are based on 307961 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Manager employees in Houston, TX, United States.

The highest salary for a Manager in Houston, TX, United States is USD 186,281 per year.

The lowest salary for a Manager in Houston, TX, United States is USD 99,794 per year.

Pay for managers varies widely, since the job title encompasses many possible industries and responsibilities. Managers are typically paid at a premium to more junior team members, as compensation for their additional work training, supervising and coaching other employees. Managers can increase their pay by progressing into executive-level positions such as vice president (VP), senior vice president (SVP), chief executive officer (CEO), chief operating officer (COO) or chief strategy officer (CSO).

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Around 72% of managers reported being happy with their current salary. Many managers make around $43,028.38 in additional pay every year, which can include bonuses and profit sharing throughout the year. Overtime pay can also contribute, though some managers are salaried.

While managers work in a variety of industries, it can be difficult to switch to a very different field. Deciding which one you want to work in early in your career can help you make more money over time. A degree isn't required by all companies, but earning a bachelor's or graduate degree in a related field, such as business, can open up higher-paying positions. A Master's of Business Administration is a common degree, and some companies even require it. Soft skills, such as leadership or motivating and training employees, can also help you make more over time as a manager, both in higher commissions and salary.

Searching for a new manager job and asking for a raise at your current position are the two main ways to make more money in the short term as a manager. Before doing either, research the market rate of a manager in your industry and area and with your experience. This will help you determine how good your current salary is and make it easier to filter vacancies offering low pay.

No matter which you decide on, frame the conversation positively. At the beginning, try saying something such as, "I am excited to work with this company," or "I'm grateful for all the opportunities the company has given me."

About 71.72% of Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $43,028 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Manager in Houston, TX as a good salary.

Manager professionals in Houston, TX have a wide total pay range, between $77,174 and $243,496 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $133,058 following the average career path of a Manager.