Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Distribution Manager make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$85,084 / yrTotal Pay
$63,150 / yrBase Pay
$21,934 / yrAdditional Pay

$85,084

 / yr
$54K$137K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Distribution Manager is $85,084 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $63,150 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 $21,934 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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Related Job Titles

For Distribution Manager

Some related job titles are Distribution Center Manager Salaries with median pay of $102,583, Distribution Center Operations Manager Salaries with median pay of $85,380, Distribution Supervisor Salaries with median pay of $56,120, Supply-Chain-Manager Salaries with median pay of $86,898.

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, The Coca-Cola Company and Hibu.

1
Amazon
Amazon
$242,263/yr
3
Hibu
$135,000/yr
10
Airgas
$120,643/yr
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Distribution ManagerSee 145 salaries from this location

$94,468

 / yr

$120,643

 / yr

$135,000

 / yr

$120,864

 / yr

$130,669

 / yr

$126,465

 / yr

$85,314

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$105,439

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$93,713

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$113,178

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$242,263

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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 $242,263, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $132,835, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $127,493, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $119,606, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $113,178.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$242,263

    51% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$132,835

    10% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$127,493

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$119,606

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$113,178

    5% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

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

AmazonAmazon$242,263/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

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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

Distribution Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,019

/hr

$19 | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Distribution Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Material Distribution Tech

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Distribution Center

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Distribution Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$25,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Leaflet Distributor

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Distribution Operations

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Distribution Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$41,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Distribution Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Distribution Manager pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Distribution Manager is $63,150 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Distribution Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1092 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Distribution Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Distribution Manager in United States is $96,822 per year.

The lowest salary for a Distribution Manager in United States is $41,188 per year.

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