Problem Manager

Problem Manager Salary

$28K

$55K

$115.5K

$61,425

/year

$29.53

/hour

Problem Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,425

Columbus

Ohio

$59,330

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    How much does a Problem Manager make?

    As of Jun 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Problem Manager in the United States is $61,425 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.53 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,181/week or $5,118/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $115,500 and as low as $28,000, the majority of Problem Manager salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $84,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $105,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Problem Manager varies greatly (by as much as 50500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Problem Manager in your area makes on average $59,330 per year, or $2,095 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,425. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Problem Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Problem 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 Problem Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Problem Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $64,438 (104.9%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $65,752 (107.0%) above the $61,425 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, 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 Problem Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $127,177

    $61.14

    Whitehorse, YT

    $126,368

    $60.75

    Haines Junction, YT

    $125,863

    $60.51

    North Cowichan, BC

    $125,492

    $60.33

    Duncan, BC

    $125,010

    $60.10

    Victoria, BC

    $124,254

    $59.74

    Alberton, PE

    $123,094

    $59.18

    Courtenay, BC

    $122,763

    $59.02

    Saint John, NB

    $121,956

    $58.63

    Kelowna, BC

    $121,700

    $58.51

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

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

    For example Information Technology Program Manager It Program Manager jobs pay as much as $57,435 (93.5%) more than the average Problem Manager salary of $61,425. If you're qualified, finding work as a Information Technology Program Manager It Program Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Problem Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Information Technology Program Manager It Program Manager

    $118,860

    $57.14

    Program Delivery Manager

    $107,460

    $51.66

    Certified Federal Contracts Manager

    $106,034

    $50.98

    Real Estate Project Manager

    $102,682

    $49.37

    Tech Manager

    $61,351

    $29.50

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Problem Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $61,425 per year or $29.53 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.