Head of-Level Partnership Salary
Head of Partnerships roles, typically reporting to VP or C-suite. Leading the entire partner function at growth-stage companies. Strategic ownership of partner revenue.
Common Titles at This Level
- Head of Partnerships
- Head of Channel Sales
- Head of Alliances
- Head of Partner Ecosystem
How Head of Compares
The overall median for all partnership roles is $120K. Head of-level roles pay above the market median by $60K.
What the Head of Level Actually Involves
Head of Partnerships is an ambiguous title that maps to one of two situations: a VP-scope role at a company too early to use the VP title, or a senior IC role with limited team responsibility. In the current data the Head of band actually pays at or above the VP band, which signals that many Head of roles are doing VP-level work without the title yet.
How People Reach This Level
Head of roles are most common at growth-stage companies building their first real partner function. They tend to attract senior partner managers and directors ready to own an entire partner org for the first time.
Companies Hiring Head of-Level Partner Managers
Employers running head of-level partner manager hiring, ranked by recent posting volume.
- Enova International
- eClerx
- Ahrefs
- Amazon.com
- Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Coram AI
- Macmillan Publishers
- Boam AI
- Cloudsquare
- Accellor
- NASDAQ
Open Head of-Level Partner Roles
A live sample of head of-level partner manager postings currently tracked.
| Role | Company | Location | Posted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Consumer Partnerships Marketing (Hybrid) | Enova International | Chicago, IL, US | $130K to $190K |
| Global Head of Partnerships & Alliances | eClerx | New York, NY, US | $230K to $250K |
| Head of Sales, Channel Sales, Amazon Business | Amazon.com | New York, NY, US | $151K to $205K |
| Head of Capital Partnerships | Sinclair Broadcast Group | New York, NY, US | $275K to $400K |
| Head of AI Ecosystem Intelligence | Macmillan Publishers | San Francisco, CA, US | $157K to $191K |
Where Head of Roles Lead
The clean progression is Head of to VP of Partnerships at the same company once the program proves out, or a lateral move to a VP title elsewhere. The risk is staying in a Head of role where the company never builds the team or budget that justifies the scope.
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 Head of partnership roles?
The median base salary for Head of-level partnership professionals is $180K, based on 20 job postings with disclosed compensation.
What is the salary range for Head of partnership jobs?
Head of-level partnership roles typically pay between $178K - $238K in base salary, depending on location, company size, and specialization.
How do you become a Head of-level partner manager?
Head of roles are most common at growth-stage companies building their first real partner function. They tend to attract senior partner managers and directors ready to own an entire partner org for the first time.