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 $178,199, a Category Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $120,745, a Category Development Manager (10+ years)earns $138,700, a Category Management Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $159,698, a Category Management Director (10+ years)earns $196,336,

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 Washington

How much does a Category Development Manager make in Washington?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Category Development Manager in Washington is $137,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,345
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,247 to $149,691
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,826

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Category Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,691	$12,474	$2,879	$72
Average	$137,988	$11,499	$2,654	$66
25th Percentile	$123,247	$10,271	$2,370	$59

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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): $178,199
Early Career (1-2 years): $120,745
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,700
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,698
Expert (over 8 years): $196,336

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Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$178,199
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$120,745
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$138,700
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$159,698
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$196,336

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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:

Auburn: $138,449
Federal Way: $138,449
Bellevue: $141,496

Auburn, WA $138,449 Federal Way, WA $138,449 Bellevue, WA $141,496 Black Diamond, WA $138,692 Bothell, WA $141,432 Burton, WA $138,449 Carnation, WA $139,038 Duvall, WA $139,768

Edmonds, WA $141,291 Enumclaw, WA $137,732 Fall City, WA $139,025 Hobart, WA $138,820 Issaquah, WA $141,022 Kenmore, WA $141,432 Kent, WA $138,180 Kirkland, WA $141,496

Lynnwood, WA $140,318 Maple Valley, WA $138,795 Medina, WA $141,496 Mercer Island, WA $141,496 Mountlake Terrace, WA $141,355 North Bend, WA $139,128 Pacific, WA $138,449 Preston, WA $140,817

Ravensdale, WA $138,667 Redmond, WA $141,432 Redondo, WA $138,449 Renton, WA $141,355 Rollingbay, WA $138,910 Seahurst, WA $141,432 Snoqualmie, WA $138,910 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $140,472

Vashon, WA $138,513 Woodinville, WA $141,150 Sammamish, WA $141,150 Mill Creek, WA $139,537 Seattle, WA $141,496 Bainbridge Island, WA $138,910 Everett, WA $139,537 Acme, WA $131,857

Anacortes, WA $131,447 Blakely Island, WA $131,511 Arlington, WA $138,513 Baring, WA $139,371 Bellingham, WA $132,126 Blaine, WA $131,716 Bow, WA $131,921 Burlington, WA $131,652

Clearlake, WA $134,046 Clinton, WA $139,537 Concrete, WA $133,329 Conway, WA $135,223 Coupeville, WA $137,272 Custer, WA $131,857 Darrington, WA $138,513 Deer Harbor, WA $131,102

Deming, WA $131,447 Eastsound, WA $131,716 Everson, WA $131,857 Ferndale, WA $132,126 Freeland, WA $139,332 Friday Harbor, WA $131,102 Gold Bar, WA $139,217 Granite Falls, WA $139,140

Greenbank, WA $138,923 Hamilton, WA $133,713 Index, WA $139,064 La Conner, WA $134,046 Lake Stevens, WA $139,537 North Lakewood, WA $139,332 Langley, WA $139,396 Lopez Island, WA $132,126

Lummi Island, WA $132,126 Lyman, WA $133,636 Lynden, WA $131,857 Maple Falls, WA $131,166 Marblemount, WA $138,513 Marysville, WA $139,537 Monroe, WA $139,064 Mount Vernon, WA $134,148

Mukilteo, WA $139,537 Nooksack, WA $131,857 Oak Harbor, WA $134,814 Olga, WA $131,716 Orcas, WA $131,447 Point Roberts, WA $131,102 Camano Island, WA $138,987 Rockport, WA $131,102

Sedro Woolley, WA $131,447 Shaw Island, WA $131,166 Silvana, WA $139,268 Skykomish, WA $139,499 Snohomish, WA $139,537 Stanwood, WA $139,128 Startup, WA $139,230 Sultan, WA $139,256

Sumas, WA $131,575 Waldron, WA $131,102 Anderson Island, WA $136,785 Ashford, WA $137,195 Beaver, WA $137,886 Bremerton, WA $138,910 Silverdale, WA $138,846 Brinnon, WA $138,296

Buckley, WA $137,771 Burley, WA $138,846 Carbonado, WA $137,656 Carlsborg, WA $138,142 Chimacum, WA $138,859 Clallam Bay, WA $134,494 Dupont, WA $138,180 Eatonville, WA $136,363

Gig Harbor, WA $138,372 Elbe, WA $136,516 Forks, WA $136,299 Fox Island, WA $138,449 Glenoma, WA $136,068 Graham, WA $137,899 Port Hadlock, WA $138,846 Hansville, WA $138,987

Indianola, WA $139,998 Joyce, WA $137,886 Kapowsin, WA $137,246 Keyport, WA $138,910 Kingston, WA $139,755 La Grande, WA $136,273 Lakebay, WA $138,040 La Push, WA $136,299

Longbranch, WA $136,747 Sumner, WA $138,385 Manchester, WA $138,910 Milton, WA $138,449 Mineral, WA $136,798 Morton, WA $135,607 Neah Bay, WA $134,494 Nordland, WA $138,795

Olalla, WA $138,910 Orting, WA $137,579 Packwood, WA $127,697 Port Angeles, WA $137,950 Port Gamble, WA $139,320 Port Ludlow, WA $138,910 Port Orchard, WA $138,910 Port Townsend, WA $138,833

Poulsbo, WA $138,769 Puyallup, WA $138,449 Quilcene, WA $138,232 Randle, WA $133,278 Retsil, WA $138,910 Seabeck, WA $138,769 Sekiu, WA $134,494 Sequim, WA $138,552

South Colby, WA $138,910 South Prairie, WA $137,835 Southworth, WA $138,910 Spanaway, WA $138,180 Steilacoom, WA $138,308 Bonney Lake, WA $138,180 Suquamish, WA $138,846 Tracyton, WA $138,910

Vaughn, WA $138,040 Wauna, WA $138,372 Wilkeson, WA $138,040 Longmire, WA $137,425 Paradise Inn, WA $137,425 Tacoma, WA $138,449 Camp Murray, WA $138,449 Mcchord Afb, WA $138,449

Lakewood, WA $138,449 University Place, WA $138,449 Olympia, WA $135,723 Lacey, WA $135,723 Tumwater, WA $135,723 Aberdeen, WA $134,699 Adna, WA $134,699 Allyn, WA $138,436

Amanda Park, WA $134,699 Bay Center, WA $134,699 Belfair, WA $138,436 Bucoda, WA $135,108 Centralia, WA $135,044 Chehalis, WA $134,699 Cinebar, WA $135,377 Copalis Beach, WA $134,699

Copalis Crossing, WA $134,699 Cosmopolis, WA $134,699 Curtis, WA $134,699 Doty, WA $134,699 East Olympia, WA $135,723 Elma, WA $135,044 Ethel, WA $134,699 Galvin, WA $135,339

Grapeview, WA $135,044 Grayland, WA $134,699 Hoodsport, WA $137,028 Hoquiam, WA $134,699 Humptulips, WA $134,699 Lebam, WA $134,699 Lilliwaup, WA $138,232 Littlerock, WA $135,723

Mccleary, WA $135,454 Mckenna, WA $136,504 Malone, WA $135,172 Matlock, WA $135,326 Menlo, WA $134,699 Moclips, WA $134,699 Montesano, WA $134,699 Mossyrock, WA $134,699

Napavine, WA $134,699 Neilton, WA $134,699 Oakville, WA $135,044 Ocean Shores, WA $134,699 Onalaska, WA $135,223 Pacific Beach, WA $134,699 Pe Ell, WA $134,699 Quinault, WA $134,699

Rainier, WA $135,108 Raymond, WA $134,699 Rochester, WA $135,172 Roy, WA $137,835 Ryderwood, WA $134,699 Salkum, WA $134,699 Satsop, WA $134,763 Shelton, WA $135,249

Silver Creek, WA $135,198 South Bend, WA $134,699 Taholah, WA $134,699 Tahuya, WA $138,232 Tenino, WA $135,377 Tokeland, WA $134,699 Toledo, WA $134,699 Union, WA $137,105

Vader, WA $134,699 Westport, WA $134,699 Winlock, WA $134,699 Yelm, WA $136,081 Amboy, WA $132,843 Appleton, WA $130,270 Ariel, WA $132,843 Battle Ground, WA $133,099

Bingen, WA $132,843 Brush Prairie, WA $133,444 Camas, WA $133,521 Carrolls, WA $132,843 Carson, WA $132,843 Castle Rock, WA $133,777 Cathlamet, WA $133,777 Centerville, WA $127,697

Chinook, WA $134,699 Cougar, WA $132,843 Dallesport, WA $130,270 Glenwood, WA $127,697 Goldendale, WA $127,697 Grays River, WA $134,699 Heisson, WA $133,009 Husum, WA $132,843

Ilwaco, WA $134,699 Kalama, WA $132,843 Kelso, WA $132,843 Klickitat, WA $127,697 La Center, WA $132,843 Long Beach, WA $134,699 Longview, WA $132,843 Lyle, WA $130,270

Nahcotta, WA $134,699 Naselle, WA $134,699 North Bonneville, WA $132,843 Ocean Park, WA $134,699 Oysterville, WA $134,699 Ridgefield, WA $133,355 Rosburg, WA $134,699 Seaview, WA $134,699

Silverlake, WA $134,699 Skamokawa, WA $134,699 Stevenson, WA $132,843 Toutle, WA $133,777 Trout Lake, WA $132,843 Underwood, WA $132,843 Vancouver, WA $133,777 Wahkiacus, WA $127,697

Washougal, WA $133,099 White Salmon, WA $132,843 Wishram, WA $127,697 Woodland, WA $132,843 Yacolt, WA $132,843 Wenatchee, WA $127,697 East Wenatchee, WA $127,697 Ardenvoir, WA $127,697

Brewster, WA $131,895 Bridgeport, WA $128,593 Carlton, WA $138,513 Cashmere, WA $127,697 Chelan, WA $127,697 Chelan Falls, WA $127,697 Conconully, WA $133,035 Dryden, WA $127,697

Entiat, WA $133,111 Ephrata, WA $127,697 George, WA $127,697 Leavenworth, WA $138,513 Loomis, WA $133,035 Malaga, WA $127,697 Malott, WA $131,895 Mansfield, WA $128,593

Manson, WA $133,111 Marlin, WA $134,302 Mazama, WA $134,814 Methow, WA $133,111 Monitor, WA $127,697 Moses Lake, WA $130,807 Okanogan, WA $129,489 Omak, WA $129,489

Orondo, WA $127,697 Oroville, WA $129,489 Palisades, WA $127,697 Pateros, WA $133,111 Peshastin, WA $127,697 Quincy, WA $127,697 Riverside, WA $129,489 Rock Island, WA $127,697

Soap Lake, WA $130,807 Stehekin, WA $138,513 Stratford, WA $130,807 Tonasket, WA $129,489 Twisp, WA $138,513 Warden, WA $133,905 Waterville, WA $127,697 Wauconda, WA $129,489

Wilson Creek, WA $131,447 Winthrop, WA $134,814 Yakima, WA $128,721 Brownstown, WA $128,170 Buena, WA $128,311 Cle Elum, WA $127,697 Cowiche, WA $128,170 Easton, WA $138,948

Ellensburg, WA $127,838 Naches, WA $127,697 Grandview, WA $132,356 Granger, WA $129,642 Harrah, WA $128,106 Kittitas, WA $127,761 Mabton, WA $131,371 Moxee, WA $128,516

Outlook, WA $130,180 Parker, WA $128,721 Ronald, WA $127,697 Roslyn, WA $127,697 Selah, WA $128,375 South Cle Elum, WA $127,697 Sunnyside, WA $131,383 Thorp, WA $127,697

Tieton, WA $128,247 Toppenish, WA $128,580 Vantage, WA $127,697 Wapato, WA $128,452 White Swan, WA $127,697 Zillah, WA $128,170 Airway Heights, WA $130,513 Chattaroy, WA $129,898

Cheney, WA $129,962 Colbert, WA $130,308 Deer Park, WA $129,630 Edwall, WA $129,489 Elk, WA $129,489 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $130,449 Fairfield, WA $129,694 Ford, WA $129,553

Four Lakes, WA $130,513 Greenacres, WA $130,244 Lamont, WA $129,489 Latah, WA $129,489 Liberty Lake, WA $130,103 Marshall, WA $130,513 Mead, WA $130,167 Medical Lake, WA $130,308

Mica, WA $130,103 Newman Lake, WA $129,962 Nine Mile Falls, WA $130,308 Otis Orchards, WA $130,308 Reardan, WA $129,834 Rockford, WA $129,898 Spangle, WA $130,103 Sprague, WA $129,489

Tekoa, WA $129,489 Tumtum, WA $129,694 Valleyford, WA $130,372 Veradale, WA $130,372 Waverly, WA $129,489 Wellpinit, WA $129,489 Addy, WA $129,489 Albion, WA $129,489

Almira, WA $129,489 Belmont, WA $129,489 Benge, WA $132,702 Boyds, WA $129,489 Chewelah, WA $129,489 Clayton, WA $129,489 Colfax, WA $129,489 Colton, WA $129,489

Colville, WA $129,489 Coulee City, WA $128,593 Coulee Dam, WA $129,489 Creston, WA $129,489 Curlew, WA $129,489 Cusick, WA $129,489 Danville, WA $129,489 Davenport, WA $129,489

Electric City, WA $129,489 Elmer City, WA $129,489 Endicott, WA $129,489 Evans, WA $129,489 Farmington, WA $129,489 Fruitland, WA $129,489 Garfield, WA $129,489 Gifford, WA $129,489

Grand Coulee, WA $129,489 Harrington, WA $129,489 Hartline, WA $129,489 Hay, WA $132,702 Hunters, WA $129,489 Inchelium, WA $129,489 Ione, WA $129,489 Keller, WA $129,489

Kettle Falls, WA $129,489 Lacrosse, WA $132,100 Lamona, WA $129,489 Laurier, WA $129,489 Lincoln, WA $129,489 Loon Lake, WA $129,489 Malden, WA $129,489 Malo, WA $129,489

Marcus, WA $129,489 Metaline, WA $129,489 Metaline Falls, WA $129,489 Mohler, WA $129,489 Nespelem, WA $129,489 Newport, WA $129,489 Northport, WA $129,489 Oakesdale, WA $129,489

Odessa, WA $129,489 Orient, WA $129,489 Palouse, WA $129,489 Pullman, WA $129,489 Republic, WA $129,489 Rice, WA $129,489 Ritzville, WA $132,702 Rosalia, WA $129,489

Saint John, WA $129,489 Springdale, WA $129,489 Steptoe, WA $129,489 Thornton, WA $129,489 Uniontown, WA $129,489 Usk, WA $129,489 Valley, WA $129,489 Wilbur, WA $129,489

Spokane, WA $130,513 Pasco, WA $134,609 Benton City, WA $134,929 Beverly, WA $128,631 Bickleton, WA $132,100 Burbank, WA $135,249 College Place, WA $134,507 Connell, WA $134,263

Dayton, WA $134,302 Dixie, WA $134,699 Eltopia, WA $134,315 Hooper, WA $134,302 Kahlotus, WA $134,302 Kennewick, WA $135,723 Lind, WA $134,302 Mesa, WA $134,379

Othello, WA $134,199 Paterson, WA $134,315 Plymouth, WA $135,518 Pomeroy, WA $132,702 Prescott, WA $134,379 Mattawa, WA $130,987 Prosser, WA $134,391 Richland, WA $134,929

West Richland, WA $134,929 Roosevelt, WA $130,807 Royal City, WA $129,476 Starbuck, WA $134,302 Touchet, WA $134,366 Waitsburg, WA $134,699 Walla Walla, WA $134,609 Wallula, WA $135,313

Washtucna, WA $134,302 Anatone, WA $134,302 Asotin, WA $132,702 Clarkston, WA $132,702

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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$123,247

Average $137,988/year

$149,691

$10,271

Average $11,499/month

$12,474

$2,370

Average $2,654/week

$2,879

$59

Average $66/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,691	$12,474	$2,879	$72
Average	$137,988	$11,499	$2,654	$66
25th Percentile	$123,247	$10,271	$2,370	$59

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