Mid-Level

Staff Training and Development Manager

The employee development leader — managing training and development programs that grow staff capabilities.

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Job markets for Staff Training and Development Managers
Employment concentration · ~153 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Staff Training and Development Manager

As Staff Training and Development Manager, you lead training and development programs for staff employees. You manage learning teams, oversee program design and delivery, coordinate external vendors, and ensure development investments build capabilities the organization needs.

Your days blend leadership, program management, and stakeholder partnership. You might coach a trainer, review curriculum for a leadership program, meet with department heads about development needs, manage the learning budget, and evaluate vendor proposals. You ensure employees have opportunities to grow and develop.

The hardest part is demonstrating development ROI in terms that justify continued investment. Staff Training and Development Managers who thrive connect programs to business outcomes, build strong business partnerships, and create learning experiences that employees value and apply.

RelationshipsHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
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ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Development investmentProgram scopeTeam sizeExternal partnershipsLeadership development focus
Staff Training and Development Manager scope varies by organizational commitment to development. Some organizations invest significantly in employee growth; others focus on essential skills. The balance between skills training and career development varies. Team size ranges from small groups to larger L&D departments. Emphasis on leadership development versus technical skills differs.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying386 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Staff Training and Development Managers (SOC 11-3131.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What is the organization's commitment to staff development?
What is the team structure and program scope?
What is the balance between skills training and career development?
How is learning effectiveness measured?
What external partnerships and vendors are used?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$76K–$220K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
45K
U.S. Employment
+5.8%
10yr Growth
4K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Learning StrategiesActive ListeningInstructingSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringWritingCoordinationCritical Thinking
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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