Training and Development Manager Salary
Training and Development Managers earn a median $133,000 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$133,000
$63.94 per hour
Range
$79,550 – $233,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
48,050
across the U.S.
▲4.7%
Pay trend: The median for training and development managers in the U.S. rose from $127,090 (May 2024) to $133,000 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.3%.
What training and development managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.4% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,100
Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Training and Development Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$102,172
per year · effective tax rate 23.2%
$8,514Monthly
$4,257Twice a month
$3,930Every 2 weeks
$49.12Hourly
- Federal income tax$20,654
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,246
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,929
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$102,172
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,550 | $38.25 | $64,793 |
| 25th percentile | $101,850 | $48.97 | $80,481 |
| Median (50th) | $133,000 | $63.94 | $102,172 |
| 75th percentile | $176,870 | $85.03 | $132,157 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $233,600 | $112.31 | $172,415 |
Best cities for training and development managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $173,810 | $120,851 | $107,363 | 3,520 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $173,810
Training and Development Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $172,340 | +4.2% | $119,027 | $95,540 – $216,510 | 70 |
| New York | $171,400 | +3.8% | $119,346 | $103,590 – $239,200+ | 3,500 |
| Washington | $163,360 | +10.1% | $122,923 | $101,680 – $239,200+ | 720 |
| New Jersey | $160,540 | +5.9% | $112,959 | $95,160 – $234,520 | 1,540 |
| California | $156,260 | +0.8% | $105,736 | $96,900 – $239,200+ | 6,680 |
| Connecticut | $145,070 | +9.6% | $103,867 | $99,350 – $238,310 | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $141,710 | +9.1% | $99,048 | $110,710 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $141,360 | +10.0% | $107,886 | $82,850 – $203,830 | 260 |
| Colorado | $139,980 | +1.8% | $101,492 | $99,720 – $217,950 | 850 |
| Virginia | $137,520 | −1.5% | $98,168 | $98,920 – $238,590 | 1,050 |
| Georgia | $132,120 | +12.7% | $95,336 | $77,800 – $222,370 | 1,480 |
| Minnesota | $131,680 | +8.5% | $93,765 | $79,750 – $214,030 | 760 |
| Illinois | $130,610 | +4.5% | $94,218 | $75,410 – $221,830 | 1,830 |
| Kansas | $130,330 | +6.4% | $93,874 | $81,200 – $239,200+ | 230 |
| Alabama | $128,750 | +13.9% | $93,094 | $92,000 – $193,900 | 150 |
| Ohio | $128,440 | +7.1% | $96,305 | $84,110 – $210,520 | 990 |
| Idaho | $128,120 | — | $93,154 | $65,120 – $176,890 | 190 |
| Oregon | $126,570 | +5.7% | $87,531 | $85,210 – $184,950 | 510 |
| North Carolina | $126,200 | +7.9% | $92,997 | $78,210 – $211,340 | 2,020 |
| Arizona | $125,770 | +9.3% | $94,294 | $82,500 – $212,740 | 1,190 |
| Vermont | $124,990 | +18.5% | $90,908 | $90,010 – $186,910 | — |
| New Mexico | $124,290 | +11.1% | $91,459 | $73,730 – $176,820 | 180 |
| Texas | $124,280 | +1.8% | $96,211 | $77,620 – $202,490 | 6,190 |
| South Dakota | $124,150 | +2.8% | $96,123 | $84,340 – $148,590 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $123,640 | +5.2% | $90,602 | $79,960 – $168,600 | 600 |
| Utah | $122,630 | +11.5% | $90,531 | $69,070 – $197,250 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,150 | +0.2% | $91,006 | $77,600 – $211,300 | 1,480 |
| Maryland | $121,920 | +3.0% | $89,132 | $71,230 – $203,690 | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $121,030 | +9.5% | $93,975 | $84,680 – $200,970 | 840 |
| South Carolina | $119,460 | +10.2% | $86,860 | $69,230 – $195,680 | 610 |
| Michigan | $118,630 | +6.9% | $87,495 | $73,560 – $207,200 | 900 |
| Florida | $118,290 | +4.9% | $92,047 | $68,750 – $207,030 | 3,550 |
| Maine | $117,170 | +4.3% | $84,377 | $64,230 – $184,030 | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $116,590 | −11.0% | $86,915 | $82,850 – $177,370 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $114,020 | +17.3% | $88,079 | $86,720 – $162,740 | 50 |
| Hawaii | $113,400 | +4.6% | $81,519 | $69,970 – $175,970 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $112,750 | +7.9% | $84,321 | $62,140 – $188,940 | 460 |
| Missouri | $109,250 | +12.9% | $81,490 | $71,710 – $173,850 | 400 |
| Iowa | $108,330 | +1.8% | $81,575 | $72,780 – $183,920 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $107,670 | +7.0% | $81,732 | $67,300 – $162,650 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $105,710 | +3.5% | $79,267 | $72,800 – $182,120 | 440 |
| Alaska | $105,430 | +2.2% | $83,000 | $72,440 – $165,240 | 80 |
| Indiana | $105,130 | +0.7% | $79,717 | $74,050 – $169,820 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $104,020 | +3.7% | $77,873 | $73,260 – $199,990 | 400 |
| Arkansas | $101,830 | +12.0% | $76,709 | $53,870 – $196,440 | 210 |
| Nevada | $99,110 | +19.8% | $78,554 | $64,070 – $167,890 | 620 |
| Montana | $98,950 | +5.3% | $74,212 | $60,180 – $167,770 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $88,030 | +2.1% | $67,970 | $60,690 – $165,050 | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a training and development manager make?
The national median salary for training and development managers is $133,000 a year ($63.94 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,550 and the top 10% earn over $233,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays training and development managers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $172,340. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many training and development managers are there in the U.S.?
About 48,050 people work as training and development managers nationwide.