The average salary for an account manager in the United States is around $47,113 per year.
Avg Salary
Account managers earn an average yearly salary of $47,113.
Wages typically start from $39,227 and go up to $78,509.
17% below national average Updated in 2018
Account manager earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level account manager earnings begin at:
$37.74 per hour
$78,509 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level account manager earnings begin at:
$28.19 per hour
$58,640 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level account manager earnings begin at:
$22.65 per hour
$47,113 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level account manager earnings begin at:
$19.93 per hour
$41,464 per year
10th percentile
Starting level account manager earnings begin at:
$18.86 per hour
$39,227 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Account manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61,891 |
| New York | $61,204 |
| New Jersey | $60,793 |
| Washington | $59,339 |
| North Carolina | $55,055 |
| Illinois | $55,010 |
| Georgia | $53,479 |
| California | $52,751 |
| Colorado | $51,343 |
| Florida | $50,252 |
| Texas | $49,732 |
| Ohio | $48,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,457 |
How do account manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Account managers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than recruiters but more than real estate agents.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recruiter salary | $57K |
| Social fundraiser salary | $57K |
| Sales representative salary | $53K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $50K |
| Customer success manager salary | $46K |
| Account manager salary | $47K |
| Wedding planner salary | $49K |
| Lodging manager salary | $49K |
| Event planner salary | $48K |
| Real estate agent salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)