I’m an office manager and I’m curious what other office managers benifit package and starting salaries are.

14 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 8:25PM UTC

   You do realize this is going to be all over the place based on location, size of company, industry, etc.

2. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 8:33PM UTC

   Hello. I am seeing on average $40/45 - $75k annually. I am also seeing a huge trend (again) on job posts where Bookkeeping/Payroll is a part of the job at that salary-even at $40k. I understand both sides of the coin however, I would never want an overworked Manager doing Payroll - unless it is just being 'submitted' for processing to another company.

3. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 8:42PM UTC

   Way too vague as all aren't created equal and demographics play a role. Take responses with a grain of salt, IMO

4. MislynApril 25,2024 at 1:13AM UTC

   I do that with every post on this site.

5. AnonymousApril 25,2024 at 11:35AM UTC

   Unfair and uneducated ask.

6. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 9:09PM UTC

   Are you not aware every state has a different starting wage? You are not going to get a very good answer to this very vague question. You say you manage an office? Small business I’m assuming and you can pretty much see what your minimum wage is and add a couple bucks.Office managers are not paid the best from my experience. If you have a degree in business management I would say a little more.

7. MislynApril 25,2024 at 1:01AM UTC

   I’m very aware of that thank you. Yes it’s a Small family run business in central illinois.

8. AnonymousApril 19,2024 at 10:07PM UTC

   I agree with other responder; so many variables to consider.

9. Peggie Arvidson * Career Consultant | Adoptee Advocate | RecruiterApril 20,2024 at 1:43PM UTC

   where are you located?

   what's the median salary listed on salary sights?

   what are your roles as an office manager?

10. MislynApril 25,2024 at 1:12AM UTC

    Located in illinois and my job basically consist of doing all the office work I answer all calls schedule all jobs pay all the bills do payroll run all the errands you name it I do it. Over worked under paid and unappreciated.

11. AnonymousApril 20,2024 at 2:33PM UTC

    As everyone said it depends on location and business line. Also not all roles of “office manager” are the same. For comparison - Current salary in my role is approx $125k. Large metro city. 30+ yrs experience and also oversee 2 offices and manage 8 admin. Typical facilities responsibilities such as meetings, food ordering, supplies, new hire welcomes and various special meetings. Also responsible for budget, billing’s (very detailed analysis with partners) and AR. Report directly to regional director and office managing partner.

    Again all roles vary from service line to location.

12. Cindy GloverApril 22,2024 at 3:48PM UTC

    What industry?

13. MislynApril 25,2024 at 1:08AM UTC

    Iron work/ sandblasting/powdercoating

14. MislynApril 25,2024 at 1:08AM UTC

    I do realize it’s going to be all over the board on this one on wages. I’m asking what type of benefit packages people are getting basically. I’m majorly under pod for my experience at 16.25 and hr. I work 40 hrs a week and get 2 weeks vacation. One continuous week and one week I can take no more then 3 consecutive days in a row. I feel like I’m getting the short in of the stick because my hourly rate is low and my hour are not flexible at all. My dad owns the business so I don’t want to cause issues but I would like some intel to see what other office administrators are getting as a whole package deal.