Training and Development Specialists pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,210 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Manhattan earn between $50,360 and $64,600.
- $42K10th
- $50K25th
- $56KMedian
- $65K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,250 | $4,938 | $28.49 |
| Median | $55,830 | $4,652 | $26.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,360 | $4,197 | $24.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,600 | $5,383 | $31.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Manhattan earn 13% less than the Kansas average ($68,060) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $59,250 | $55,830 | $42,110 | $80,210 | 190 |
| Kansas | $68,060 | $62,010 | $41,640 | $107,900 | 5,150 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Manhattan
On the average salary of $59,250, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $47,281 a year, or $3,940 a month and $1,818 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $59,250 buys what about $65,715 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($69,770).
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Manhattan: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Manhattan?
$28.49 an hour on average, and $26.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $47,281 a year ($3,940 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,250.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1151; area Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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