How much does a manager make in Madison?
$129,300a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $62.18 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.18
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,070Median: $129,300Highest 10%: $203,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,070 | $35.61 | |
| 25th | $98,440 | $47.33 | |
| Median | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 75th | $170,600 | $82.01 | |
| 90th | $203,800 | $97.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $153,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $129,300 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $122,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $108,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $107,600 |
| Janesville, WI | $105,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $104,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $104,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $104,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $103,200 |
| Racine, WI | $99,990 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $99,920 |
| Wausau, WI | $98,060 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $97,620 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $217,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,700 |
| Financial Manager | $149,000 |
| Sales Manager | $146,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $140,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $138,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $137,000 |
| Education Administrator | $133,100 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $62.18 ($129,300 a year).
Do managers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $129,300 against $141,900 nationally, 9% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $107,100, so Madison pays 21% more.
Where does Madison rank for manager pay?
142 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.