Training and Development Managers Salary
In Madison, WI, training and development managers earn $120,300 at the median, or about $57.84 an hour. The range runs from $83K at the entry level to $166K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.29), that's roughly $123,651 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,168/month, or 16% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $120K get you in Madison?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Madison’s Regional Price Parity (97.29). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Madison
Training and development managers pay in Madison tracks closely to the national median, $120K locally vs. $133K nationwide, a 10% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,168/month, 16% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.29) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for training and development managers in metros near Madison, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $124K | $128K |
| Green Bay | $108K | $116K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $134K | $129K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $134K | $127K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Madison, WI
Entry-level training and development managers (10th percentile) start around $83K. Mid-career wages sit at $120K. Top earners bring in $166K or more, a $83K spread from bottom to top.
Training and Development Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Training and Development Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $172K | +30% | 70 |
| New York | $171K | +29% | 3,500 |
| Washington | $163K | +23% | 720 |
| New Jersey | $161K | +21% | 1,540 |
| California | $156K | +17% | 6,680 |
| Connecticut | $145K | +9% | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | +7% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $141K | +6% | 260 |
| Colorado | $140K | +5% | 850 |
| Virginia | $138K | +3% | 1,050 |
| Georgia | $132K | -1% | 1,480 |
| Minnesota | $132K | -1% | 760 |
| Illinois | $131K | -2% | 1,830 |
| Kansas | $130K | -2% | 230 |
| Alabama | $129K | -3% | 150 |
| Ohio | $128K | -3% | 990 |
| Idaho | $128K | -4% | 190 |
| Oregon | $127K | -5% | 510 |
| North Carolina | $126K | -5% | 2,020 |
| Arizona | $126K | -5% | 1,190 |
| Vermont | $125K | -6% | N/A |
| New Mexico | $124K | -7% | 180 |
| Texas | $124K | -7% | 6,190 |
| South Dakota | $124K | -7% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $124K | -7% | 600 |
| Utah | $123K | -8% | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $122K | -8% | 1,480 |
| Maryland | $122K | -8% | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $121K | -9% | 840 |
| South Carolina | $119K | -10% | 610 |
| Michigan | $119K | -11% | 900 |
| Florida | $118K | -11% | 3,550 |
| Maine | $117K | -12% | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $117K | -12% | 100 |
| North Dakota | $114K | -14% | 50 |
| Hawaii | $113K | -15% | 160 |
| Kentucky | $113K | -15% | 460 |
| Missouri | $109K | -18% | 400 |
| Iowa | $108K | -19% | 290 |
| Louisiana | $108K | -19% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $106K | -21% | 440 |
| Alaska | $105K | -21% | 80 |
| Indiana | $105K | -21% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $104K | -22% | 400 |
| Arkansas | $102K | -23% | 210 |
| Nevada | $99K | -25% | 620 |
| Montana | $99K | -26% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $88K | -34% | 200 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a training and development manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Madison?
Yes — at the median salary of $120K, rent takes 16% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,168/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for training and development managers in Madison?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new training and development managers typically earn — is $83K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,999/month. At HUD’s $1,168/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is training and development manager a high-paying job in Madison?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $120K locally vs. $133K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Madison compare to the national average for training and development managers?
Madison pays $120K median vs. the U.S. average of $133K — that’s -10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.29), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — below the national median.
How much do training and development managers make in Madison, WI?
The median is $120,300 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $83,310, and experienced training and development managers can clear $166,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $120K enough to live in Madison?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,304/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,168/month, which eats 16% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a training and development managers salary go in Madison?
Madison has a Regional Price Parity of 97.29 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median training and development managers salary is worth about $123,651 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do training and development managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.