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Growth Manager Salary in Portland

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$154,964/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $122,400 – $196,192

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Growth Managers in Portland

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊGrowth Managers in Portland earn about 18% more than the national median for the role ($155K vs $131K).
  • β€ΊCost of living in Portland runs about 16% above the US average, so $155K is worth roughly $134K at national prices.
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $155K nets about $108K/yr β€” roughly $69K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Growth Manager reaches about $217K β€” a +40% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Growth Managers in Portland typically earn $122K–$196K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $155K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $243K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Growth Manager Salary Analysis β€” Portland

Growth Managers in Portland earn a median salary of $155K, which is 31% above the national median of $118K. Portland's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Portland.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Portland's cost of living is 16% above the US average. Your $155K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $134K in a city with average US living costs.

$155K
Nominal salary
+16%
CoL vs US avg
$134K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Portland

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$98,938

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$122,400

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$154,964

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$196,192

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$242,716

Staff / principal / lead

+18%
vs US avg
+28%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$155K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’25%
Take-home$116K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$116K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$61K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
65/100
Good
Job demand growth+28%
Automation riskModerate

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Is $155K a good salary for Growth Manager in Portland?

Based on BLS data for 154,964 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $99KΒ·Median: $155KΒ·Top 10%: $243K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $155K for Growth Managers in Portland

+18%
OR market level
OR pays 18% above the global baseline for this profession.
+16%
Portland metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+7%
High demand for Growth Managers
28% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Growth Manager Salary by Experience Level in Portland

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$100,727$8,394$48
Junior22 yrs$127,070$10,589$61
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$145,666$12,139$70
Senior66 yrs$167,361$13,947$80
Staff1010 yrs$216,950$18,079$104
Principal1414 yrs$260,340$21,695$125
Distinguished1818 yrs$271,187$22,599$130

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Growth Manager

Estimated premium above the Portland median based on market demand

A/B Testing+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Analytics+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
SQL+3% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Product Sense+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Growth Loops+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$29K/yr
Highest single skill
A/B Testing +4%
A/B Testing+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Analytics+4% Β· +$6K/yr
SQL+3% Β· +$5K/yr
Product Sense+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Growth Loops+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Growth Manager Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

B65/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+28%/yr
AI Displacement Risk35% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+3.3%/yr
Good: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
$165K
In 2 yrs
$182K
In 5 yrs
$214K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Growth Manager

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$218K–$249K
per year
Base (66%)Bonus (13%)Equity (6%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$154,964
Annual Bonus
Typical: 10–30% of base
$30,993
Equity (annualised)
~9% of base β€” RSUs/options
$13,172
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$34,092
Total Comp (mid)
$233,221

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Growth Managers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Growth Manager Salaries by City

How Portland, OR stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Portland, OR (current)$154,964$196,192++18%
New York, NY$188,819$239,054++44%
San Francisco, CA$216,196$273,714++65%
Seattle, WA$180,894$229,020++38%
Austin, TX$147,686$186,978++13%
Boston, MA$183,354$232,135++40%
Chicago, IL$152,465$193,028++17%
Los Angeles, CA$180,774$228,869++38%
Denver, CO$152,356$192,890++16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Growth Manager salary in Portland, OR?

The median Growth Manager salary in Portland, OR is $155K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $196K+ per year.

What is a good Growth Manager salary in Portland, OR?

The 75th percentile ($196K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($155K) is above-average for this role in Portland, OR.

How much does a Growth Manager earn per hour in Portland, OR?

Based on the median annual salary of $155K, a Growth Manager in Portland, OR earns approximately $75/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$94/hr.

Is Portland, OR a good market for Growth Managers?

Portland, OR pays 18% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Growth Managers is growing 28% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Growth Manager salary in Portland, OR?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($196K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Portland figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Portland, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Growth Manager salary really means in Portland

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $154,964 median.

Estimated take-home

$116,379/yr

β‰ˆ $9,698/month net

Gross median
$154,964
Income tax
βˆ’$26,730
Social / FICA
βˆ’$11,855
Effective rate
25%

Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

14%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,365/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$3,250/mo), roughly $6,448/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Portland; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$130,802–$154,964

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Growth Managers in Portland earn the local median of $154,964. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($130,802) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Growth Manager markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Growth Manager

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-25%
~$116K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$136K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$155K
Master's Degree
+25%
~$194K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$183K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+45%
~$225K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Portland benchmarks
$155K
Market median
$196K
P75 target
$243K
Top 10%

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Growth Manager in Portland β€” Distribution
P10
$99K
P25
$122K
P50
$155K
P75
$196K
P90
$243K
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