Transition Manager

Transition Manager Salary

$33.5K

$69.5K

$123K

$74,701

/year

$35.91

/hour

Transition Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$74,701

Columbus

Ohio

$72,153

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    How much does a Transition Manager make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Transition Manager in the United States is $74,701 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.91 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,436/week or $6,225/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $123,000 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Transition Manager salaries currently range between $57,500 (25th percentile) to $85,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $111,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Transition Manager varies greatly (by as much as 27500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Transition Manager in your area makes on average $72,153 per year, or $2,548 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $74,701. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Transition Manager salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Transition Manager on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Transition Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Transition Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $51,467 (68.9%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $52,785 (70.7%) above the $74,701 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Kentville, NS, and Campbell River, 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 Transition Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $127,486

    $61.29

    Carcross, YT

    $126,601

    $60.87

    Haines Junction, YT

    $126,168

    $60.66

    Oak Bay, BC

    $125,085

    $60.14

    Victoria, BC

    $124,555

    $59.88

    Courtenay, BC

    $123,061

    $59.16

    Saint John, NB

    $122,252

    $58.77

    Kelowna, BC

    $121,995

    $58.65

    Dauphin, MB

    $120,614

    $57.99

    Campbell River, BC

    $120,529

    $57.95

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

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

    For example Case Management Director jobs pay as much as $48,910 (65.5%) more than the average Transition Manager salary of $74,701. If you're qualified, finding work as a Case Management Director may help you make more money than that of the average Transition Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Case Management Director

    $123,611

    $59.43

    Hospice Manager

    $107,164

    $51.52

    Telephonic Nurse Case Manager Work From Home

    $75,891

    $36.49

    Regional Case Manager

    $52,521

    $25.25

    Human Services Case Manager

    $46,176

    $22.20

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    Infographic detailing Transition Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $74,701 per year or $35.91 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.