Growth Manager Salary Overview
Growth Managers at SaaS companies design and execute experiments across acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization to drive compounding revenue growth. They collaborate closely with Heads of Growth on strategy, Growth Engineers on implementation, and Data Analysts on experiment design and measurement.
Growth Manager compensation reflects the high-leverage nature of the role and direct tie to revenue metrics. The role often progresses into Head of Growth or Marketing Manager. View all SaaS salary benchmarks.
Detailed Growth Manager Compensation Breakdown
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $97,222 | 18 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $87,000 | 16 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $72,690 | 10 salaries |
What Drives Higher Growth Manager Pay?
Proven track record of moving key metrics — CAC, LTV, activation rate
Full-funnel ownership across acquisition through retention
Technical depth — SQL, A/B testing frameworks, and growth tooling
Experience at PLG companies where growth is core to the business model
Growth Manager Compensation Structure
Base salary is the primary component (72–82% of total comp)
Performance bonuses tied to MRR growth, CAC reduction, and activation KPIs
Equity grants standard at growth-stage companies (0.05–0.2%)
Annual bonuses of 10–20% based on growth targets achieved
