Shift Manager Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 281 positions with reported compensation (7% of all Shift Manager listings).

10th percentile

£29,013

25th percentile

£34,000

Median (50th)

£38,000

75th percentile

£45,000

90th percentile

£55,000

Average salary: £38,869

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Shift Manager job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Customer Service

Supply Chain

Warehouse

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Shift Manager opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
London	85	£29,506	£29,013 – £39,000	15	5
Glasgow	35	£21,506	£14,000 – £35,003	5	4
Orlando, FL	23	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	3	0
Houston, TX	22	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	5	0
Birmingham	20	£35,000	£35,000 – £35,000	5	2
Jacksonville, FL	18	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	3	1
Las Vegas, NV	18	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	5	2
Baton Rouge, LA	17	$39,600	$39,600 – $39,600	2	0
Fort Worth, TX	16	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	4	0
Dallas, TX	16	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	2	1
Tampa, FL	15	$45,000	$45,000 – $45,000	5	4
Fort Myers, FL	15	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	2	0
Bristol	14	£39,000	£38,500 – £39,500	5	1
Memphis, TN	13	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	3	0
Plano, TX	13	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	3	0
Gloucester, Gloucestershire	12	£46,400	£37,800 – £55,000	4	1
Knoxville, TN	11	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	6	0
Belfast	11	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	2	0
Mckinney, TX	11	$38,000	$34,000 – $45,000	4	1
St. Helens, Merseyside	11	£36,887	£36,887 – £45,000	3	1

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Shift Manager openings globally.

RaceTrac 114 jobs

Lidl GB 28 jobs

Lidl 27 jobs

Burger King 12 jobs

Domino's Franchise 11 jobs

Krystal Restaurant 9 jobs

Dunkin' 8 jobs

Little Caesars 8 jobs

Hunter Selection 6 jobs

Wingstop 5 jobs

Career Makers 5 jobs

Cast UK Ltd 5 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Shift Managers work

United States 2,669 jobs United Kingdom 1,164 jobs UAE 16 jobs Germany 6 jobs Saudi Arabia 1 jobs

Shift Manager Job Market Overview (2026)

The Shift Manager job market is steadily growing, with 3,856 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,090 new positions were posted (730 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Shift Manager positions is £38,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £34,000 and £45,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £55,000 or more. Note that 93% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Gloucester, Gloucestershire at £46,400 median, while Glasgow offers £21,506.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Shift Manager roles are Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Warehouse. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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