Training and Development Manager
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Training and Development Manager. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and the training and development function. Responsible for the planning, organization, management and control of a group of professional and support staff whose function is to develop, implement, and administer training and development programs. Determines or approves evaluation criteria to assess training goals, activities, and effectiveness. Meets with partners and management stakeholder for needs assessments and provides technical guidance and advice on training needs and options. Determines budgets and develops policies and procedures for the training function; conducts research to assess training requirements for new or existing programs and offerings and monitors the effectiveness of current training initiatives and offerings; determines content, materials, and scope of coverage. Responsible for overseeing scheduling and conducts or oversees the administration and execution of internal, or external training classes, courses, or programs, and policy compliance. Approves exceptions to policies as designated, also may interface with vendors, reviews RFP’s, and continuously reviews the availability and applicability of established training programs or services for potential use. May also manage the employee educational assistance program.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Training and Development Manager
Training and Development Manager salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Training and Development Manager pay?
- 3 surveys publish Training and Development Manager benchmarks, including data from Empsight, Western Management Group. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Training and Development Manager pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Training and Development Manager varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Training and Development Manager?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Training and Development Manager ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Training and Development Manager pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.