How much does a Category Manager make?
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$135K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Category Manager is $135,336 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $105,890 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 $29,446 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $107K-$173K/yr?
For Category Manager
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Category Manager | $135,336 /yr |
| Senior Category Manager | $155,088 /yr |
| Lead Category Manager | $111,881 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Category Manager
Some related job titles are Category Management Salaries with median pay of $116,533, Assistant Category Manager Salaries with median pay of $109,671, Category Analyst Salaries with median pay of $80,843, Procurement Salaries with median pay of $100,339.
Top Paying Companies
For a Category Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Category Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Category Manager in United States
| 1 | $246,120 | ||
| 2 | Meta | $245,296 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $201,923 | |
| 4 | eBay | $200,988 | |
| 5 | Amazon | $184,575 | |
| 6 | Intel Corporation | $183,305 | |
| 7 | bp | $179,978 | |
| 8 | Salesforce | $179,896 | |
| 9 | Wyeth | $178,825 | |
| 10 | Amgen | $172,666 |
For Category Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Category Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Category Manager | $135,336 /yr |
| Senior Category Manager | $155,088 /yr |
| Lead Category Manager | $111,881 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Category Manager at different companies?
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$120,874
/ yr
$86,326
/ yr
$184,575
/ yr
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Category Manager Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Category Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Category Manager in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $169,038, Information Technology with a median total pay of $168,834, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $149,622, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $136,524, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $131,479.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$169,038
25% Higher than other industries
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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.
Category Manager pay FAQ
The average salary for a Category Manager is $135,336 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4285 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Category Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Category Manager in United States is $172,951 per year.
The lowest salary for a Category Manager in United States is $107,205 per year.
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