What are the main factors that influence a Category Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change A Category Analyst's salary?

A Category Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $68,896, a Category Analyst (2-4 years)earns $84,830, a Category Management Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $99,664, a Category Management Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $132,341, a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $168,537,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Analyst?

Category Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Analyst roles are District of Columbia $92,512, California $92,161, Massachusetts $90,933. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Category Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Category Director: $284,575; Category Research and Metrics Senior Analyst: $129,400; Category Management Analyst, Sr.: $129,338; Category Manager: $128,203; Category Development Analyst: $83,555.

Category Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Category Analyst make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Category Analyst in Delaware is $84,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,967 to $89,459
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,559

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Category Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,459	$7,455	$1,720	$43
Average	$84,808	$7,067	$1,631	$41
25th Percentile	$79,967	$6,664	$1,538	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Category Analyst Salaries

A Category Analyst'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 Category Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Analyst'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): $68,896
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,830
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,664
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,341
Expert (over 8 years): $168,537

Levels	Salary
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$68,896
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$84,830
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$99,664
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$132,341
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$168,537

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How Do Category Analyst 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 Category Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,512.
California: $92,161.
Massachusetts: $90,933.

District of Columbia $92,512 California $92,161 Massachusetts $90,933 Washington $90,599 New Jersey $90,565 Alaska $90,448 Connecticut $89,295 New York $88,827

Hawaii $87,332 Rhode Island $86,630 Maryland $86,153 Minnesota $85,502 Colorado $85,251 Illinois $85,167 Oregon $84,850 Delaware $84,616

New Hampshire $84,469 Virginia $84,140 Pennsylvania $83,179 Nevada $82,694 North Dakota $82,535 Michigan $82,285 Wisconsin $82,193 Vermont $82,009

Texas $81,499 Maine $81,466 Arizona $81,416 Ohio $81,357 Georgia $80,589 Indiana $80,204 Wyoming $80,129 Utah $80,012

Iowa $79,962 Kansas $79,561 Louisiana $79,444 North Carolina $79,402 Missouri $79,385 Florida $79,060 Montana $78,884 Nebraska $78,717

Kentucky $78,625 South Carolina $78,291 Tennessee $78,082 Idaho $77,998 New Mexico $77,388 Oklahoma $77,255 Alabama $76,762 South Dakota $75,935

Arkansas $75,483 West Virginia $75,241 Mississippi $74,514

Top Paying Cities for Category Analysts

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: $87,574
Little Creek: $86,763
Magnolia: $87,123

Lincoln, DE $87,574 Little Creek, DE $86,763 Magnolia, DE $87,123 Milford, DE $87,574 Marydel, DE $86,437 Millsboro, DE $87,574 Millville, DE $88,159 Milton, DE $87,574

Nassau, DE $87,574 Ocean View, DE $88,159 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,159 Seaford, DE $86,655 Selbyville, DE $88,159 Smyrna, DE $86,337 Viola, DE $87,123 Woodside, DE $86,872

Bear, DE $85,702 Newark, DE $85,736 Claymont, DE $85,802 Delaware City, DE $85,736 Hockessin, DE $85,802 Kirkwood, DE $85,736 Middletown, DE $86,162 Montchanin, DE $85,802

New Castle, DE $85,802 Odessa, DE $86,279 Port Penn, DE $85,502 Rockland, DE $85,802 Saint Georges, DE $85,736 Townsend, DE $86,153 Winterthur, DE $85,802 Lewes, DE $87,574

Wilmington, DE $85,802 Dover, DE $86,722 Dover Afb, DE $86,922 Bethany Beach, DE $88,159 Bethel, DE $86,655 Bridgeville, DE $87,574 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,813 Cheswold, DE $86,521

Clayton, DE $86,304 Dagsboro, DE $88,159 Delmar, DE $86,655 Ellendale, DE $87,574 Felton, DE $87,574 Fenwick Island, DE $88,159 Frankford, DE $88,159 Frederica, DE $87,574

Georgetown, DE $87,574 Greenwood, DE $87,574 Harbeson, DE $87,574 Harrington, DE $87,574 Hartly, DE $86,262 Houston, DE $87,574 Kenton, DE $86,304 Laurel, DE $86,655

Yorklyn, DE $85,802

Category Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Analyst'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

$79,967

Average $84,808/year

$89,459

$6,664

Average $7,067/month

$7,455

$1,538

Average $1,631/week

$1,720

$38

Average $41/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,459	$7,455	$1,720	$43
Average	$84,808	$7,067	$1,631	$41
25th Percentile	$79,967	$6,664	$1,538	$38

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