Body Shop Manager

Body Shop Manager Salary

$24.5K

$50K

$118.5K

$58,946

/year

$28.34

/hour

Body Shop Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$58,946

Columbus

Ohio

$56,935

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    How much does a Body Shop Manager make?

    As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Body Shop Manager in the United States is $58,946 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,133/week or $4,912/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Body Shop Manager salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $75,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $99,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Body Shop Manager varies greatly (by as much as 39000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Body Shop Manager in your area makes on average $56,935 per year, or $2,011 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $58,946. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Body Shop Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Body Shop 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 Body Shop Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Body Shop Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Avenal, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $19,556 (33.2%), and Avenal, CA, furthers that trend with another $22,558 (38.3%) above the $58,946 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Body Shop 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 Avenal, CA, and Courtenay, BC, , 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 a Body Shop Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Avenal, CA

    $81,504

    $39.18

    Kentville, NS

    $79,004

    $37.98

    Whitehorse, YT

    $78,502

    $37.74

    Haines Junction, YT

    $78,188

    $37.59

    Oak Bay, BC

    $77,516

    $37.27

    Victoria, BC

    $77,188

    $37.11

    Walnut Creek, CA

    $76,916

    $36.98

    Alberton, PE

    $76,468

    $36.76

    Scotts Valley, CA

    $76,281

    $36.67

    Courtenay, BC

    $76,262

    $36.66

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

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

    For example Body Man Frame jobs pay as much as $20,554 (34.9%) more than the average Body Shop Manager salary of $58,946. If you're qualified, finding work as a Body Man Frame may help you make more money than that of the average Body Shop Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Body Man Frame

    $79,500

    $38.22

    Auto Body Estimator

    $65,060

    $31.28

    Tesla Auto Technician

    $57,813

    $27.79

    Body Shop Mechanic

    $54,214

    $26.06

    Intern Auto Body Technician

    $49,073

    $23.59

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    Infographic detailing Body Shop Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $58,946 per year or $28.34 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.