Release Manager Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$121,724 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$73,501 $121,724 $170,682
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Release Manager in United States is $121,724 per year as of July 2026, based on 82 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $73,501, while senior specialists can earn up to $170,682. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $930 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Release Manager.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Release Manager over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Release Manager in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 292 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Release Manager 82 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 32 0 0
Entry Level $73,501
Junior $90,849
Median Salary $121,724
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $139,426
Expert / Top Earners $170,682

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