How much does a Location Manager make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Location Manager in the United States is $125,393. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,046 to $138,517, with most professionals earning between $109,447 and $150,466.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Location Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Location Manager Salary $109,447 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Location Manager Salary $117,046 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Location Manager Salary $125,393 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Location Manager Salary $138,517 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Location Manager Salary $150,466 US April 01, 2025
25% $117,046 10% $109,447 90% $150,466 75% $138,517 $125,393 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Location Manager ?

The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for finding and securing locations to be used, obtaining all fire, police and other governmental permits, and coordinating the logistics for the production to complete its work. They are also the public face of the production, and responsible for addressing issues that arise due to the production's impact on the community....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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    Employee Relocation Representative IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Location Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Location Manager in the United States. The base salary for Location Manager ranges from $117,046 to $138,517 with the average base salary of $125,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,046 to $138,517 with the average total cash compensation of $125,393.

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Skills associated with Location Manager: Customer Service, Action!, Inventory