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

A Category Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $167,785, a Category Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $113,689, a Category Development Manager (10+ years)earns $130,594, a Category Management Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $150,365, a Category Management Director (10+ years)earns $184,862,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Development Manager?

Category Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $141,726, California $141,188, Massachusetts $139,307. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Category Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Category Manager: $306,597; Manager, Category Commercialization: $129,875; Associate Category Manager: $129,875; Category Leadership Manager: $129,875; Category Manager, Procurement: $129,875.

Category Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Category Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Category Development Manager in Delaware is $129,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,974
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,044 to $140,942
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,407

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Category Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,942	$11,745	$2,710	$68
Average	$129,924	$10,827	$2,499	$62
25th Percentile	$116,044	$9,670	$2,232	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Category Development Manager Salaries

A Category Development 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 Category Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Development 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): $167,785
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,689
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,594
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,365
Expert (over 8 years): $184,862

Levels	Salary
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$167,785
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$113,689
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$130,594
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$150,365
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$184,862

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

District of Columbia: $141,726.
California: $141,188.
Massachusetts: $139,307.

District of Columbia $141,726 California $141,188 Massachusetts $139,307 Washington $138,795 New Jersey $138,744 Alaska $138,564 Connecticut $136,798 New York $136,081

Hawaii $133,790 Rhode Island $132,715 Maryland $131,985 Minnesota $130,987 Colorado $130,603 Illinois $130,475 Oregon $129,988 Delaware $129,630

New Hampshire $129,404 Virginia $128,900 Pennsylvania $127,428 Nevada $126,686 North Dakota $126,442 Michigan $126,058 Wisconsin $125,918 Vermont $125,636

Texas $124,855 Maine $124,804 Arizona $124,727 Ohio $124,638 Georgia $123,460 Indiana $122,871 Wyoming $122,756 Utah $122,577

Iowa $122,500 Kansas $121,885 Louisiana $121,706 North Carolina $121,642 Missouri $121,617 Florida $121,117 Montana $120,849 Nebraska $120,593

Kentucky $120,452 South Carolina $119,940 Tennessee $119,620 Idaho $119,492 New Mexico $118,557 Oklahoma $118,353 Alabama $117,597 South Dakota $116,330

Arkansas $115,639 West Virginia $115,268 Mississippi $114,154

Top Paying Cities for Category Development 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: $134,161
Little Creek: $132,919
Magnolia: $133,470

Lincoln, DE $134,161 Little Creek, DE $132,919 Magnolia, DE $133,470 Milford, DE $134,161 Marydel, DE $132,420 Millsboro, DE $134,161 Millville, DE $135,057 Milton, DE $134,161

Nassau, DE $134,161 Ocean View, DE $135,057 Rehoboth Beach, DE $135,057 Seaford, DE $132,753 Selbyville, DE $135,057 Smyrna, DE $132,267 Viola, DE $133,470 Woodside, DE $133,086

Bear, DE $131,294 Newark, DE $131,345 Claymont, DE $131,447 Delaware City, DE $131,345 Hockessin, DE $131,447 Kirkwood, DE $131,345 Middletown, DE $131,998 Montchanin, DE $131,447

New Castle, DE $131,447 Odessa, DE $132,177 Port Penn, DE $130,987 Rockland, DE $131,447 Saint Georges, DE $131,345 Townsend, DE $131,985 Winterthur, DE $131,447 Lewes, DE $134,161

Wilmington, DE $131,447 Dover, DE $132,855 Dover Afb, DE $133,163 Bethany Beach, DE $135,057 Bethel, DE $132,753 Bridgeville, DE $134,161 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,996 Cheswold, DE $132,548

Clayton, DE $132,215 Dagsboro, DE $135,057 Delmar, DE $132,753 Ellendale, DE $134,161 Felton, DE $134,161 Fenwick Island, DE $135,057 Frankford, DE $135,057 Frederica, DE $134,161

Georgetown, DE $134,161 Greenwood, DE $134,161 Harbeson, DE $134,161 Harrington, DE $134,161 Hartly, DE $132,151 Houston, DE $134,161 Kenton, DE $132,215 Laurel, DE $132,753

Yorklyn, DE $131,447

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

Understanding how a Category Development 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.

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$116,044

Average $129,924/year

$140,942

$9,670

Average $10,827/month

$11,745

$2,232

Average $2,499/week

$2,710

$56

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,942	$11,745	$2,710	$68
Average	$129,924	$10,827	$2,499	$62
25th Percentile	$116,044	$9,670	$2,232	$56

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