Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$123,000 / year
≈ $10,250 per month · $59.13 per hour
Low $91,500Average $123,000High $159,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Supervisor Plant Manager Team is a first-line supervisory role guiding the day-to-day work and performance of a team, focused on Plant Manager in the Operations job family. The title carries Team-level responsibility, indicating a team scope focused on a specific area of work.
The Operations function covers the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the processes that deliver an organization's products and services.
Typical experience: 7 to 12 years at the Manager level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Lead team output, priorities, and people development
Manage team budget, headcount, and resource allocation
Hire, develop, coach, and evaluate direct reports
Own results for a defined functional scope
Partner across functions to drive outcomes
Report performance and status to senior leadership
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Plant Manager ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Supervisor Plant Manager Team make?
The median market pay for a Supervisor Plant Manager Team in the United States is about $123,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Supervisor Plant Manager Team?
A typical market range for a Supervisor Plant Manager Team runs from about $104,500 to $141,500, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Supervisor Plant Manager Team pays 14% above the average across 1,760 roles in the Operations job family (family average $108,000).
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