What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for First Level Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where First Level Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $76,429 $6,369 $1,469 $36.74 Sitka, AK $73,908 $6,159 $1,421 $35.53 San Francisco, CA $72,282 $6,023 $1,390 $34.75 San Jose, CA $71,816 $5,984 $1,381 $34.53 Santa Clara, CA $71,494 $5,957 $1,374 $34.37 Mammoth Lakes, CA $71,343 $5,945 $1,371 $34.30 Arlington, VA $70,693 $5,891 $1,359 $33.99 Oakland, CA $70,460 $5,871 $1,355 $33.88 Anacostia, DC $70,115 $5,842 $1,348 $33.71 Seattle, WA $69,819 $5,818 $1,342 $33.57

First Level Manager

First Level Manager Salary

Q: How much does a First Level Manager make?

The average annual pay for a first level manager in the United States is $61,351 a year — that works out to approximately $29.50 an hour. The middle 80% of First Level Managers earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $85,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Level Manager Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to First Level Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Renishaw at $14,232 (23.2%) above First Level Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Renishaw $47,119 $3,926 $906 $22.65 Assistant City Clerk $45,748 $3,812 $879 $21.99 Material Clerk $38,278 $3,189 $736 $18.40 File Room Clerk $36,892 $3,074 $709 $17.74 Deli Clerk $31,430 $2,619 $604 $15.11

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First Level Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,351

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Ohio

$59,259

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How much does a First Level Manager make?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a First Level Manager in the United States is $61,351 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,179/week or $5,112/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $103,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of First Level Manager salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $69,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a First Level Manager varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A First Level Manager in your area makes on average $59,259 per year, or $2,092 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,351. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for First Level Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for First Level 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 First Level Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a First Level Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $10,931 (17.8%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $15,078 (24.6%) above the $61,351 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Barrow, AK, and Seattle, WA, , 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 First Level Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$76,429	$6,369	$1,469	$36.74
Sitka, AK	$73,908	$6,159	$1,421	$35.53
San Francisco, CA	$72,282	$6,023	$1,390	$34.75
San Jose, CA	$71,816	$5,984	$1,381	$34.53
Santa Clara, CA	$71,494	$5,957	$1,374	$34.37
Mammoth Lakes, CA	$71,343	$5,945	$1,371	$34.30
Arlington, VA	$70,693	$5,891	$1,359	$33.99
Oakland, CA	$70,460	$5,871	$1,355	$33.88
Anacostia, DC	$70,115	$5,842	$1,348	$33.71
Seattle, WA	$69,819	$5,818	$1,342	$33.57

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the First Level Manager job category, we found that Renishaw jobs have average salaries similar than First Level Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Renishaw	$47,119	$3,926	$906	$22.65
Assistant City Clerk	$45,748	$3,812	$879	$21.99
Material Clerk	$38,278	$3,189	$736	$18.40
File Room Clerk	$36,892	$3,074	$709	$17.74
Deli Clerk	$31,430	$2,619	$604	$15.11

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