Training and Development Managers Salary
In Modesto, CA, training and development managers earn $142,450 at the median, or about $68.49 an hour. The range runs from $97K at the entry level to $206K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $136,826 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,758/month, or 20.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $142K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). 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 Modesto
Training and development managers pay in Modesto tracks closely to the national median, $142K locally vs. $133K nationwide, a 7% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,758/month, 21.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) 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 Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $142K | $125K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $174K | $150K |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $230K | $208K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $149K | $133K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level training and development managers (10th percentile) start around $97K. Mid-career wages sit at $142K. Top earners bring in $206K or more, a $109K 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can a training and development manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
Yes — at the median salary of $142K, rent takes 21.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for training and development managers in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new training and development managers typically earn — is $97K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,816/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is training and development manager a high-paying job in Modesto?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $142K locally vs. $133K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for training and development managers?
Modesto pays $142K median vs. the U.S. average of $133K — that’s +7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $137K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do training and development managers make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $142,450 a year, that works out to about $68 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $96,930, and experienced training and development managers can clear $206,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $142K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,228/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 21.4% 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 Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median training and development managers salary is worth about $136,826 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.