Department Manager Salary in Wisconsin

The average Department Manager salary in Wisconsin is $32,900 — -$2,100 compared to the national average.

12 open positions in Wisconsin
$32,900
Median Salary
$18,800 - $47,000
Salary Range (p10-p90)
-$2,100
vs. National Average

Department Manager Salary by Experience in Wisconsin

Entry
$20,680
Mid
$27,260
Senior
$38,540

Salary grows 86% from Entry ($20,680) to Senior ($38,540) in Wisconsin.

Union vs. Non-Union Department Manager Salary in Wisconsin

Union
$30,688
Based on 8 data points
Non-Union
$40,750
Based on 4 data points

Union Department Managers in Wisconsin earn -25% ($10,062) less than non-union workers.

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How We Calculate Department Manager Salaries in Wisconsin

Our salary data is derived from real job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs that include salary information. We use statistical methods including bootstrap percentile calculations with time-decay weighting to ensure our numbers reflect current market conditions.

  • Data source: Job postings on Assistant Manager Jobs with disclosed salary ranges
  • Methodology: Bootstrap resampling (500 iterations) with 90-day half-life weighting
  • State adjustments: Geographic cost-of-living multipliers applied to national baselines (Wisconsin: -6%)
  • Update frequency: Data refreshed nightly as new job postings are added

Data quality: Excellent • Based on 429 national salary data points

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