What are the main factors that influence an Associate Category Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate Category Manager's salary?

An Associate Category Manager's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $168,788, a Category Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,369, a Associate Category Manager (10+ years)earns $131,375, a Category Management Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $151,263, a Category Management Director (10+ years)earns $185,967,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Category Manager?

Associate Category Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Category Manager roles are District of Columbia $143,798, California $143,252, Massachusetts $141,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Category Manager roles make?

Salaries for Associate Category Manager level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director Category: $284,575; Associate Category Marketing Manager: $130,700; Associate Customer Category Manager: $130,700; Chain Category Manager: $129,875; Category Sales Manager: $129,875.

Associate Category Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Category Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Category Manager in Delaware is $131,823 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, an Associate Category Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,236
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,114 to $143,555
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,543

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Associate Category Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,555	$11,963	$2,761	$69
Average	$131,823	$10,985	$2,535	$63
25th Percentile	$119,114	$9,926	$2,291	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Category Manager Salaries

An Associate Category Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Category Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Category Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $168,788
Early Career (1-2 years): $114,369
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,375
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,263
Expert (over 8 years): $185,967

Levels	Salary
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$168,788
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$114,369
Associate... Level Associate Category Manager	$131,375
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$151,263
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$185,967

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How Do Associate Category Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Category Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $143,798.
California: $143,252.
Massachusetts: $141,343.

District of Columbia $143,798 California $143,252 Massachusetts $141,343 Washington $140,824 New Jersey $140,772 Alaska $140,590 Connecticut $138,798 New York $138,070

Hawaii $135,746 Rhode Island $134,655 Maryland $133,914 Minnesota $132,901 Colorado $132,512 Illinois $132,382 Oregon $131,888 Delaware $131,525

New Hampshire $131,296 Virginia $130,784 Pennsylvania $129,291 Nevada $128,538 North Dakota $128,291 Michigan $127,901 Wisconsin $127,758 Vermont $127,473

Texas $126,680 Maine $126,628 Arizona $126,550 Ohio $126,460 Georgia $125,265 Indiana $124,667 Wyoming $124,550 Utah $124,369

Iowa $124,291 Kansas $123,667 Louisiana $123,485 North Carolina $123,420 Missouri $123,394 Florida $122,888 Montana $122,615 Nebraska $122,355

Kentucky $122,213 South Carolina $121,693 Tennessee $121,368 Idaho $121,239 New Mexico $120,290 Oklahoma $120,083 Alabama $119,316 South Dakota $118,031

Arkansas $117,329 West Virginia $116,953 Mississippi $115,823

Top Paying Cities for Associate Category Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $136,122
Little Creek: $134,862
Magnolia: $135,421

Lincoln, DE $136,122 Little Creek, DE $134,862 Magnolia, DE $135,421 Milford, DE $136,122 Marydel, DE $134,356 Millsboro, DE $136,122 Millville, DE $137,031 Milton, DE $136,122

Nassau, DE $136,122 Ocean View, DE $137,031 Rehoboth Beach, DE $137,031 Seaford, DE $134,694 Selbyville, DE $137,031 Smyrna, DE $134,200 Viola, DE $135,421 Woodside, DE $135,031

Bear, DE $133,213 Newark, DE $133,265 Claymont, DE $133,369 Delaware City, DE $133,265 Hockessin, DE $133,369 Kirkwood, DE $133,265 Middletown, DE $133,927 Montchanin, DE $133,369

New Castle, DE $133,369 Odessa, DE $134,109 Port Penn, DE $132,901 Rockland, DE $133,369 Saint Georges, DE $133,265 Townsend, DE $133,914 Winterthur, DE $133,369 Lewes, DE $136,122

Wilmington, DE $133,369 Dover, DE $134,798 Dover Afb, DE $135,109 Bethany Beach, DE $137,031 Bethel, DE $134,694 Bridgeville, DE $136,122 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,940 Cheswold, DE $134,486

Clayton, DE $134,148 Dagsboro, DE $137,031 Delmar, DE $134,694 Ellendale, DE $136,122 Felton, DE $136,122 Fenwick Island, DE $137,031 Frankford, DE $137,031 Frederica, DE $136,122

Georgetown, DE $136,122 Greenwood, DE $136,122 Harbeson, DE $136,122 Harrington, DE $136,122 Hartly, DE $134,083 Houston, DE $136,122 Kenton, DE $134,148 Laurel, DE $134,694

Yorklyn, DE $133,369

Associate Category Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Category Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$119,114

Average $131,823/year

$143,555

$9,926

Average $10,985/month

$11,963

$2,291

Average $2,535/week

$2,761

$57

Average $63/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,555	$11,963	$2,761	$69
Average	$131,823	$10,985	$2,535	$63
25th Percentile	$119,114	$9,926	$2,291	$57

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