How much does a Distribution Manager make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$83,226 / yrTotal Pay
$61,643 / yrBase Pay
$21,583 / yrAdditional Pay

$83,226

 / yr
$53K$134K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Distribution Manager is $83,226 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $61,643 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $21,583 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Distribution Manager in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Distribution Manager in United States. Employers include Amazon, Hibu and The Coca-Cola Company.

1
Amazon
Amazon
$240,545/yr
11K open jobs
2
Hibu
$134,974/yr
10
US Army
$118,710/yr
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Walmart
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Distribution ManagerSee 145 salaries from all locations

$93,835

 / yr

$118,568

 / yr

$134,974

 / yr

$121,598

 / yr

$128,632

 / yr

$125,036

 / yr

$84,528

 / yr

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$119,662

 / yr

$104,224

 / yr

$91,229

 / yr

$112,062

 / yr

$89,080

 / yr

$240,545

 / yr

$125,665

 / yr

$118,710

 / yr

$106,137

 / yr

$134,909

 / yr

$92,266

 / yr

$128,775

 / yr

$109,760

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Top Paying Industries

For a Distribution Manager in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Distribution Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $240,545, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $131,803, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $125,665, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $120,154, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $112,062.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$240,545

    52% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$131,803

    12% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$125,665

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$120,154

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$112,062

    3% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Distribution Manager is Amazon.

AmazonAmazon$240,545/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Operations?

Operations roles are critical as employers navigate an increasingly global business environment. The rise of globalization and e-commerce mean supply chains and inventory management are increasingly important. The educational requirements for operations are increasing as data and technology become essential for managing complex operations. As demand for these skills and workers grows, pay should increase as well.

Recent Salaries Shared

For distribution manager

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Import Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Yard Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Distribution Systems Operator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$117,712

/yr

$108K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Distribution Manager

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$7,533

/mo

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Customer Excellence Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$110,330

/yr

$100K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Distributor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,445,500

/mo

$6K | $1M

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Import Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Distribution Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Distribution Manager

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago

Distribution Manager pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Distribution Manager is $61,643 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Distribution Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1111 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Distribution Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Distribution Manager in United States is $94,046 per year.

The lowest salary for a Distribution Manager in United States is $40,405 per year.

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