Auction Manager

Auction Manager Salary

$20K

$38K

$112.5K

$45,538

/year

$21.89

/hour

Auction Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,538

Columbus

Ohio

$43,985

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    How much does an Auction Manager make?

    As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for an Auction Manager in the United States is $45,538 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $875/week or $3,794/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $112,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Auction Manager salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $44,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $69,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Auction Manager varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Auction Manager in your area makes on average $43,985 per year, or $1,553 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,538. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Auction Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Auction Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Auction Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Auction Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $8,114 (17.8%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,220 (22.4%) above the $45,538 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Auction Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, CA, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Auction Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $55,758

    $26.81

    Sitka, AK

    $54,859

    $26.37

    San Francisco, CA

    $53,652

    $25.79

    Santa Clara, CA

    $53,481

    $25.71

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $53,446

    $25.70

    San Jose, CA

    $53,370

    $25.66

    Waimea, HI

    $53,113

    $25.54

    Daly City, CA

    $52,765

    $25.37

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $52,397

    $25.19

    Arlington, VA

    $52,389

    $25.19

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Auction Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Auction Manager category.

    For example Vp Global Sales jobs pay as much as $120,383 (264.4%) more than the average Auction Manager salary of $45,538. If you're qualified, finding work as an Vp Global Sales may help you make more money than that of the average Auction Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Vp Global Sales

    $165,921

    $79.77

    Jewelry Appraiser

    $78,100

    $37.55

    Jewelry Manager

    $62,124

    $29.87

    Jewelry Salesman

    $54,620

    $26.26

    Graduate Gemologist

    $53,247

    $25.60

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Auction Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $45,538 per year or $21.89 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.