Mid-Level Partnership Salary
Mid-level partnership professionals including Partner Managers, Channel Account Managers, and Alliance Managers. Usually 2-5 years in partner ecosystems.
Common Titles at This Level
- Partner Manager
- Channel Account Manager
- Alliance Manager
- Partner Development Manager
- Channel Sales Manager
How Mid Compares
The overall median for all partnership roles is $120K. Mid-level roles pay below the market median by $18K.
What the Mid Level Actually Involves
Mid-level is the largest cohort in the partner manager market and the load-bearing seat of most partner programs. Mid-level partner managers own a portfolio of partner relationships, run co-selling and joint marketing, handle deal registration triage, and carry either a partner-sourced revenue number or a set of program KPIs. This is where most partnerships careers spend the longest stretch.
How People Reach This Level
Most mid-level partner managers arrive after two to five years in partnerships or an adjacent GTM function. The strongest candidates show a track record of partner-sourced or partner-influenced pipeline they can quantify.
Companies Hiring Mid-Level Partner Managers
Employers running mid-level partner manager hiring, ranked by recent posting volume.
- Apple
- Genentech
- TikTok
- OpenAI
- Motorola Solutions
- Suntory Global Spirits
- Amazon Web Services
- Amazon.com
- Transpeed
- Uber
- IXL Learning
Open Mid-Level Partner Roles
A live sample of mid-level partner manager postings currently tracked.
| Role | Company | Location | Posted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Representative , Chicago Area | Transpeed | Chicago, IL, US | $80K to $100K |
| Strategic Partnerships Representative | LBi Software | Remote, US | $65K to $80K |
| Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Representative , New York Area | Transpeed | New York, NY, US | $80K to $100K |
| Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Representative , Las Vegas Area | Transpeed | Las Vegas, NV, US | $80K to $100K |
| Brand Partnerships Manager | The McLemore Boys | Hamilton, GA, US | $40K to $60K |
Where Mid Roles Lead
The mid-to-senior jump is the single biggest pay increase in the entire partner career, and it happens at roughly the four-to-six year mark. Fighting hard for the senior title and band here matters more than any other step.
For the full picture of how pay moves across the partner career, see our state of partner manager compensation analysis and the guide to negotiating a partner manager offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median salary for Mid partnership roles?
The median base salary for Mid-level partnership professionals is $102K, based on 398 job postings with disclosed compensation.
What is the salary range for Mid partnership jobs?
Mid-level partnership roles typically pay between $113K - $166K in base salary, depending on location, company size, and specialization.
How do you become a Mid-level partner manager?
Most mid-level partner managers arrive after two to five years in partnerships or an adjacent GTM function. The strongest candidates show a track record of partner-sourced or partner-influenced pipeline they can quantify.