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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 265 positions with reported compensation (5% of all Shift Manager listings).

10th percentile

£30,000

25th percentile

£34,500

Median (50th)

£40,000

75th percentile

£45,000

90th percentile

£59,600

Average salary: £40,910

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

Supply Chain

Logistics

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	72	£59,000	£39,000 – £65,000	15	11
Las Vegas, NV	35	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	5	5
Lexington, KY	31	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	0
Fort Worth, TX	30	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	10	4
Houston, TX	29	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	8	0
Orlando, FL	27	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	0
Jacksonville, FL	24	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	1
Baton Rouge, LA	23	$39,600	$39,600 – $39,600	3	1
Fort Myers, FL	22	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	3	0
Dallas, TX	21	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	0
Louisville, KY	21	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	3
Tampa, FL	20	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	3	0
Chicago, IL	20	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	6	1
Indianapolis, IN	19	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	5	2
Bradenton, FL	18	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	4	0
Youngstown, OH	18	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	3	0
Lafayette, LA	18	$39,600	$39,600 – $39,600	6	1
Knoxville, TN	17	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	8	1
Montana	16	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	8	0
Charlotte, NC	14	$40,000	$34,500 – $45,000	5	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Shift Manager openings globally.

RaceTrac 111 jobs

Taco Bell 37 jobs

Burger King 35 jobs

Dunkin' 35 jobs

Wendy's 31 jobs

Wingstop 20 jobs

Long John Silver's 16 jobs

Krystal Restaurant 14 jobs

Domino's Franchise 12 jobs

Popeyes 12 jobs

Smoothie King 8 jobs

Jimmy John's 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Shift Managers work

United States 4,381 jobs United Kingdom 786 jobs UAE 19 jobs Germany 8 jobs Saudi Arabia 1 jobs

Shift Manager Job Market Overview (2026)

The Shift Manager job market is steadily growing, with 5,195 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 3,243 new positions were posted (785 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Shift Manager positions is £40,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £34,500 and £45,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £59,600 or more. Note that 95% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is London at £59,000 median, while Lafayette, LA offers $39,600.

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 Logistics. 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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