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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Category Analyst III?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Category Analyst III roles, with salaries approximately 46% above the market median.

How does experience change A Category Analyst 's salary?

A Category Analyst 's salary grows with experience: a Category Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $72,995, a Category Research and Metrics Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $89,916, a Category Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $105,538, a Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $140,261, a Category Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $178,519,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Analyst III?

Category Analyst III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Analyst III roles are District of Columbia $107,900, California $107,400, Massachusetts $106,000. 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 Analyst V: $164,800; Category Analyst IV: $129,490; Category Research and Metrics Analyst III: $97,390; Category Management and Insights Analyst III: $97,370; Category Management Analyst III: $97,369.

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Category Analyst III Salary in New Jersey

How much does a Category Analyst III make in New Jersey?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Analyst III in New Jersey is $105,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,343
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,400 to $110,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,934

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Category Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,700	$9,225	$2,129	$53
Average	$105,600	$8,800	$2,031	$51
25th Percentile	$97,400	$8,117	$1,873	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Category Analyst III Salaries

A Category Analyst III'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 III'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:

Category Analyst I (0-2 years): $72,995
Category Research and Metrics Analyst II (2-4 years): $89,916
Category Analyst III (4-7 years): $105,538
Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV (7+ years): $140,261
Category Analyst V (7-10 years): $178,519

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Category Analyst I	0-2 years	$72,995
Category Research and Metrics Analyst II	2-4 years	$89,916
Category Analyst III	4-7 years	$105,538
Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV	7+ years	$140,261
Category Analyst V	7-10 years	$178,519

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

District of Columbia: $107,900.
California: $107,400.
Massachusetts: $106,000.

District of Columbia $107,900 California $107,400 Massachusetts $106,000 Washington $105,600 New Jersey $105,600 Alaska $105,500 Connecticut $104,100 New York $103,600

Hawaii $101,800 Rhode Island $101,000 Maryland $100,400 Minnesota $99,700 Colorado $99,400 Illinois $99,300 Oregon $98,900 Delaware $98,700

New Hampshire $98,500 Virginia $98,100 Pennsylvania $97,000 Nevada $96,400 North Dakota $96,200 Michigan $95,900 Wisconsin $95,800 Vermont $95,600

Maine $95,000 Texas $95,000 Arizona $94,900 Ohio $94,900 Georgia $94,000 Indiana $93,500 Wyoming $93,400 Utah $93,300

Iowa $93,200 Kansas $92,800 Missouri $92,600 Louisiana $92,600 North Carolina $92,600 Florida $92,200 Montana $92,000 Nebraska $91,800

Kentucky $91,700 South Carolina $91,300 Tennessee $91,000 Idaho $90,900 New Mexico $90,200 Oklahoma $90,100 Alabama $89,500 South Dakota $88,500

Arkansas $88,000 West Virginia $87,700 Mississippi $86,900

Top Paying Cities for Category Analyst IIIs

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:

Maywood: $110,600
Teterboro: $110,700
Alpine: $110,600

Maywood, NJ $110,600 Teterboro, NJ $110,700 Alpine, NJ $110,600 Bergenfield, NJ $110,700 Closter, NJ $110,700 Cresskill, NJ $110,700 Demarest, NJ $110,700 Dumont, NJ $110,700

Emerson, NJ $110,800 Englewood, NJ $110,700 Englewood Cliffs, NJ $110,700 Harrington Park, NJ $110,700 Haworth, NJ $110,700 Hillsdale, NJ $110,700 Little Ferry, NJ $110,700 Lodi, NJ $110,600

Montvale, NJ $110,700 New Milford, NJ $110,700 Northvale, NJ $110,600 Norwood, NJ $110,700 Oradell, NJ $110,800 Palisades Park, NJ $110,800 Paramus, NJ $110,800 Park Ridge, NJ $110,700

Ridgefield, NJ $110,900 Ridgefield Park, NJ $110,700 River Edge, NJ $110,700 Rochelle Park, NJ $110,700 Saddle Brook, NJ $110,700 Teaneck, NJ $110,600 Tenafly, NJ $110,700 Clementon, NJ $101,600

Columbus, NJ $104,700 Deepwater, NJ $98,600 Ewan, NJ $100,500 Gibbsboro, NJ $101,700 Gibbstown, NJ $101,000 Glassboro, NJ $100,900 Glendora, NJ $101,700 Gloucester City, NJ $101,600

Bellmawr, NJ $101,600 Grenloch, NJ $101,400 Haddonfield, NJ $101,700 Haddon Heights, NJ $101,700 Hainesport, NJ $103,200 Hammonton, NJ $101,300 Hancocks Bridge, NJ $99,300 Harrisonville, NJ $99,900

Jobstown, NJ $104,500 Juliustown, NJ $104,400 Voorhees, NJ $101,800 Lawnside, NJ $101,700 Willingboro, NJ $103,300 Lumberton, NJ $103,200 Magnolia, NJ $101,700 Manahawkin, NJ $102,500

Mantua, NJ $101,300 Maple Shade, NJ $101,900 Marlton, NJ $102,000 Mount Laurel, NJ $102,500 Medford, NJ $102,400 Mickleton, NJ $100,900 Moorestown, NJ $102,400 Mount Ephraim, NJ $101,600

Mount Holly, NJ $103,800 Mount Royal, NJ $101,300 Mullica Hill, NJ $100,600 National Park, NJ $101,600 New Lisbon, NJ $103,700 Palmyra, NJ $101,800 Paulsboro, NJ $101,400 Pedricktown, NJ $98,800

Pemberton, NJ $103,800 Penns Grove, NJ $98,600 Pennsville, NJ $98,700 Pitman, NJ $101,100 Quinton, NJ $99,300 Rancocas, NJ $103,200 Richwood, NJ $100,900 Riverside, NJ $102,700

Riverton, NJ $102,000 Runnemede, NJ $101,600 Salem, NJ $99,200 Sewell, NJ $101,200 Sicklerville, NJ $101,300 Somerdale, NJ $101,700 Stratford, NJ $101,700 Swedesboro, NJ $99,700

Thorofare, NJ $101,600 Tuckerton, NJ $102,000 Vincentown, NJ $102,700 Waterford Works, NJ $101,500 Wenonah, NJ $101,400 West Berlin, NJ $101,700 West Creek, NJ $102,300 Westville, NJ $101,600

Williamstown, NJ $101,100 Winslow, NJ $101,200 West Deptford, NJ $101,600 Westwood, NJ $110,700 Woodbury Heights, NJ $101,500 Township Of Washington, NJ $110,800 Woodcliff Lake, NJ $110,700 Red Bank, NJ $108,100

Shrewsbury, NJ $107,600 Fort Monmouth, NJ $107,500 Fair Haven, NJ $108,200 Adelphia, NJ $106,500 Allenhurst, NJ $106,500 Asbury Park, NJ $106,800 Belmar, NJ $105,800 Atlantic Highlands, NJ $108,800

Avon By The Sea, NJ $106,000 Belford, NJ $108,800 Bradley Beach, NJ $106,200 Cliffwood, NJ $109,100 Colts Neck, NJ $107,400 Deal, NJ $106,700 Eatontown, NJ $107,400 Englishtown, NJ $107,500

Farmingdale, NJ $106,500 Freehold, NJ $106,700 Hazlet, NJ $108,900 Howell, NJ $105,800 Highlands, NJ $109,300 Holmdel, NJ $108,400 Keansburg, NJ $109,000 Keyport, NJ $109,200

Leonardo, NJ $108,700 Lincroft, NJ $108,000 Little Silver, NJ $107,800 Long Branch, NJ $107,300 Marlboro, NJ $107,900 Matawan, NJ $109,000 Middletown, NJ $108,500 Monmouth Beach, NJ $107,900

Morganville, NJ $108,400 Navesink, NJ $108,400 Neptune, NJ $106,400 Oakhurst, NJ $106,900 Ocean Grove, NJ $106,200 Oceanport, NJ $107,600 Port Monmouth, NJ $109,000 Rumson, NJ $108,400

Spring Lake, NJ $105,600 Tennent, NJ $107,600 West Long Branch, NJ $107,200 Wickatunk, NJ $108,300 Dover, NJ $108,000 Mine Hill, NJ $107,600 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $108,200 Allamuchy, NJ $105,700

Andover, NJ $105,700 Augusta, NJ $105,500 Belvidere, NJ $103,300 Blairstown, NJ $103,400 Branchville, NJ $104,000 Montague, NJ $103,900 Budd Lake, NJ $106,500 Woodstown, NJ $99,500

Camden, NJ $101,600 Audubon, NJ $101,700 Oaklyn, NJ $101,600 Collingswood, NJ $101,700 Merchantville, NJ $101,700 Pennsauken, NJ $101,700 Absecon, NJ $102,400 Avalon, NJ $100,800

Brigantine, NJ $102,400 Cape May, NJ $100,200 Cape May Court House, NJ $100,600 Cape May Point, NJ $100,000 Cologne, NJ $101,900 Dennisville, NJ $100,800 Egg Harbor City, NJ $101,700 Elwood, NJ $101,300

Goshen, NJ $100,400 Green Creek, NJ $100,400 Middlesex, NJ $109,000 Milford, NJ $102,500 Milltown, NJ $109,300 Monmouth Junction, NJ $108,600 Neshanic Station, NJ $108,900 Piscataway, NJ $109,300

Old Bridge, NJ $108,800 Oldwick, NJ $108,800 Parlin, NJ $109,200 Perth Amboy, NJ $109,100 Fords, NJ $109,000 Phillipsburg, NJ $101,500 Pittstown, NJ $106,100 Quakertown, NJ $106,700

Raritan, NJ $109,000 Readington, NJ $108,900 Sayreville, NJ $109,200 Somerset, NJ $109,000 Somerville, NJ $109,000 South Amboy, NJ $109,200 South Bound Brook, NJ $109,200 South River, NJ $109,200

Spotswood, NJ $109,000 Stanton, NJ $108,700 Stewartsville, NJ $102,500 Three Bridges, NJ $108,700 Whitehouse, NJ $108,900 Whitehouse Station, NJ $108,900 Zarephath, NJ $109,000 New Brunswick, NJ $109,300

North Brunswick, NJ $109,200 Highland Park, NJ $109,300 Elizabeth, NJ $109,800 Roselle, NJ $109,500 Roselle Park, NJ $109,600 Hillside, NJ $109,800 Elizabethport, NJ $109,800 Allendale, NJ $110,700

Bloomingdale, NJ $109,700 Butler, NJ $109,600 Elmwood Park, NJ $110,700 Fair Lawn, NJ $110,800 Franklin, NJ $106,800 Franklin Lakes, NJ $110,600 Glenwood, NJ $106,400 Hamburg, NJ $106,600

Haskell, NJ $109,900 Hewitt, NJ $108,100 Highland Lakes, NJ $107,400 Ho Ho Kus, NJ $110,800 Little Falls, NJ $110,700 Mc Afee, NJ $106,300 Mahwah, NJ $110,200 Midland Park, NJ $110,700

Newfoundland, NJ $108,700 Oakland, NJ $110,400 Oak Ridge, NJ $108,000 Ogdensburg, NJ $106,900 Pequannock, NJ $110,500 Pompton Lakes, NJ $110,300 Pompton Plains, NJ $110,400 Ramsey, NJ $110,600

Ridgewood, NJ $110,800 Glen Rock, NJ $110,800 Ringwood, NJ $109,600 Riverdale, NJ $110,100 Saddle River, NJ $110,700 Stockholm, NJ $107,600 Sussex, NJ $105,300 Vernon, NJ $106,700

Waldwick, NJ $110,700 Wanaque, NJ $109,900 Wayne, NJ $110,600 West Milford, NJ $108,800 Wyckoff, NJ $110,700 Paterson, NJ $110,700 Hawthorne, NJ $110,700 Haledon, NJ $110,700

Totowa, NJ $110,600 Hackensack, NJ $110,600 Bogota, NJ $110,600 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ $110,600 Leonia, NJ $110,700 Buttzville, NJ $103,400 South Hackensack, NJ $110,600 Hillsborough, NJ $109,000

Leeds Point, NJ $102,200 Califon, NJ $108,000 Changewater, NJ $105,700 Columbia, NJ $102,600 Delaware, NJ $102,900 Denville, NJ $108,800 Flanders, NJ $107,200 Glasser, NJ $107,100

Great Meadows, NJ $105,000 Greendell, NJ $105,200 Hackettstown, NJ $106,100 Hibernia, NJ $108,600 Hopatcong, NJ $106,800 Hope, NJ $104,100 Ironia, NJ $108,000 Johnsonburg, NJ $104,700

Kenvil, NJ $107,400 Lafayette, NJ $106,000 Lake Hopatcong, NJ $107,300 Landing, NJ $106,900 Layton, NJ $103,200 Ledgewood, NJ $106,900 Long Valley, NJ $107,300 Middleville, NJ $103,800

Mount Arlington, NJ $107,200 Netcong, NJ $106,600 Newton, NJ $104,900 Oxford, NJ $105,000 Port Murray, NJ $106,000 Rockaway, NJ $108,700 Randolph, NJ $107,900 Schooleys Mountain, NJ $106,800

Sparta, NJ $106,800 Stanhope, NJ $106,300 Stillwater, NJ $104,200 Succasunna, NJ $107,300 Swartswood, NJ $104,300 Mount Tabor, NJ $108,900 Tranquility, NJ $105,500 Vienna, NJ $105,500

Wallpack Center, NJ $102,100 Washington, NJ $104,400 Wharton, NJ $107,600 Summit, NJ $109,700 Basking Ridge, NJ $109,000 Bedminster, NJ $109,000 Berkeley Heights, NJ $109,400 Bernardsville, NJ $108,700

Brookside, NJ $108,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ $109,200 Chatham, NJ $109,400 Chester, NJ $108,000 Far Hills, NJ $109,100 Florham Park, NJ $109,900 Gillette, NJ $109,200 Gladstone, NJ $108,600

Green Village, NJ $109,100 East Hanover, NJ $110,100 Liberty Corner, NJ $109,100 Lyons, NJ $109,100 Madison, NJ $109,600 Mendham, NJ $108,200 Millington, NJ $108,900 Morris Plains, NJ $108,900

Morristown, NJ $108,700 Convent Station, NJ $109,400 Mount Freedom, NJ $108,000 New Providence, NJ $109,500 New Vernon, NJ $108,900 Peapack, NJ $108,800 Pluckemin, NJ $109,000 Pottersville, NJ $108,600

Stirling, NJ $109,000 Whippany, NJ $109,500 Alloway, NJ $99,700 Cherry Hill, NJ $101,800 Atco, NJ $101,700 Barnegat, NJ $102,600 Barnegat Light, NJ $102,600 Barrington, NJ $101,700

Beach Haven, NJ $102,300 Berlin, NJ $101,500 Beverly, NJ $103,200 Birmingham, NJ $103,800 Blackwood, NJ $101,500 Bridgeport, NJ $99,800 Browns Mills, NJ $103,800 Burlington, NJ $104,200

Cedar Brook, NJ $101,400 Chatsworth, NJ $102,300 Clarksboro, NJ $101,200 Roosevelt, NJ $106,200 Rosemont, NJ $104,700 Sergeantsville, NJ $105,900 Linwood, NJ $102,200 Marmora, NJ $101,700

New Gretna, NJ $101,900 Northfield, NJ $102,400 Ocean City, NJ $101,900 Ocean View, NJ $101,300 Oceanville, NJ $102,200 Pleasantville, NJ $102,400 Egg Harbor Township, NJ $102,000 Pomona, NJ $102,100

Port Republic, NJ $102,000 Rio Grande, NJ $100,300 Sea Isle City, NJ $101,100 Somers Point, NJ $102,100 South Dennis, NJ $100,700 South Seaville, NJ $101,000 Stone Harbor, NJ $100,500 Strathmere, NJ $101,500

Tuckahoe, NJ $101,000 Villas, NJ $100,300 Whitesboro, NJ $100,300 Wildwood, NJ $100,300 Woodbine, NJ $100,900 Bridgeton, NJ $100,600 Buena, NJ $101,100 Cedarville, NJ $100,700

Clayton, NJ $100,900 Deerfield Street, NJ $100,800 Delmont, NJ $100,700 Dividing Creek, NJ $100,500 Dorchester, NJ $100,900 Dorothy, NJ $101,100 Elmer, NJ $100,800 Estell Manor, NJ $101,100

Fairton, NJ $100,900 Fortescue, NJ $100,500 Franklinville, NJ $101,100 Greenwich, NJ $99,900 Heislerville, NJ $100,700 Landisville, NJ $101,200 Leesburg, NJ $100,800 Malaga, NJ $101,100

Mauricetown, NJ $100,900 Mays Landing, NJ $101,200 Millville, NJ $101,100 Milmay, NJ $101,100 Minotola, NJ $101,200 Mizpah, NJ $101,300 Monroeville, NJ $100,600 Newfield, NJ $101,200

Newport, NJ $100,700 Newtonville, NJ $101,100 Norma, NJ $101,100 Port Elizabeth, NJ $100,900 Port Norris, NJ $100,700 Richland, NJ $101,100 Rosenhayn, NJ $101,200 Shiloh, NJ $100,300

Vineland, NJ $101,200 Atlantic City, NJ $102,500 Margate City, NJ $102,400 Longport, NJ $102,300 Ventnor City, NJ $102,500 Allentown, NJ $105,400 Belle Mead, NJ $108,800 Blawenburg, NJ $107,900

Bordentown, NJ $105,100 Millstone Township, NJ $105,900 Cookstown, NJ $104,800 Cranbury, NJ $107,400 Cream Ridge, NJ $105,500 Chesterfield, NJ $105,100 Florence, NJ $104,900 Hightstown, NJ $106,200

Hopewell, NJ $107,000 Imlaystown, NJ $105,600 Jackson, NJ $105,300 Kingston, NJ $108,100 Lambertville, NJ $105,200 New Egypt, NJ $104,600 Pennington, NJ $105,500 Plainsboro, NJ $106,900

Princeton, NJ $107,100 Skillman, NJ $108,200 Stockton, NJ $105,000 Titusville, NJ $105,200 Windsor, NJ $105,800 Wrightstown, NJ $104,900 Trenton, NJ $105,100 Fort Dix, NJ $104,500

Lawrence Township, NJ $105,300 Lakewood, NJ $104,900 Allenwood, NJ $105,700 Bayville, NJ $103,400 Beachwood, NJ $103,700 Brick, NJ $104,400 Brielle, NJ $105,200 Forked River, NJ $103,100

Island Heights, NJ $103,500 Lakehurst, NJ $104,700 Lanoka Harbor, NJ $102,900 Lavallette, NJ $103,900 Manasquan, NJ $105,300 Mantoloking, NJ $104,200 Normandy Beach, NJ $103,900 Ocean Gate, NJ $103,400

Pine Beach, NJ $103,600 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ $104,900 Sea Girt, NJ $105,400 Seaside Heights, NJ $103,200 Seaside Park, NJ $102,300 Toms River, NJ $103,800 Waretown, NJ $102,500 Manchester Township, NJ $104,200

Annandale, NJ $107,500 Asbury, NJ $104,400 Baptistown, NJ $105,000 Bloomsbury, NJ $102,600 Bound Brook, NJ $109,100 Bridgewater, NJ $109,000 Broadway, NJ $103,700 Clinton, NJ $106,800

Dayton, NJ $108,600 Dunellen, NJ $109,200 East Brunswick, NJ $109,200 Edison, NJ $109,200 Flagtown, NJ $109,000 Flemington, NJ $108,000 Franklin Park, NJ $109,100 Kendall Park, NJ $109,000

Frenchtown, NJ $104,500 Glen Gardner, NJ $106,500 Hampton, NJ $105,700 Helmetta, NJ $108,900 High Bridge, NJ $107,300 Iselin, NJ $109,000 Monroe Township, NJ $108,200 Keasbey, NJ $109,100

Lebanon, NJ $108,500 Little York, NJ $103,900 Manville, NJ $109,000 Martinsville, NJ $109,100 Metuchen, NJ $109,100 Princeton Junction, NJ $105,800 Ringoes, NJ $107,500 Rocky Hill, NJ $108,400

Roebling, NJ $105,000 Bayonne, NJ $110,300 Bloomfield, NJ $110,400 Fairfield, NJ $110,500 Boonton, NJ $109,500 Caldwell, NJ $110,400 Carteret, NJ $109,200 Cedar Grove, NJ $110,600

Cliffside Park, NJ $111,300 Clifton, NJ $110,700 Cranford, NJ $109,400 East Orange, NJ $109,800 Edgewater, NJ $111,200 Essex Fells, NJ $110,300 Fairview, NJ $111,200 Fanwood, NJ $109,200

Fort Lee, NJ $110,900 Garfield, NJ $110,700 Garwood, NJ $109,300 Glen Ridge, NJ $110,300 Harrison, NJ $109,700 Hoboken, NJ $112,100 North Arlington, NJ $110,400 Kearny, NJ $110,000

Kenilworth, NJ $109,600 Lake Hiawatha, NJ $109,900 Lincoln Park, NJ $110,500 Linden, NJ $109,400 Livingston, NJ $110,100 Maplewood, NJ $109,800 Millburn, NJ $109,800 Montclair, NJ $110,300

Verona, NJ $110,400 Montville, NJ $110,100 Mountain Lakes, NJ $109,300 North Bergen, NJ $111,700 Orange, NJ $109,900 West Orange, NJ $110,100 Parsippany, NJ $109,700 Passaic, NJ $110,700

Wallington, NJ $110,700 Pine Brook, NJ $110,300 Warren, NJ $109,200 Plainfield, NJ $109,200 Port Reading, NJ $109,100 Rahway, NJ $109,100 Clark, NJ $109,100 Colonia, NJ $109,000

Roseland, NJ $110,300 Watchung, NJ $109,300 Rutherford, NJ $110,700 Lyndhurst, NJ $110,600 Carlstadt, NJ $110,800 East Rutherford, NJ $110,800 Moonachie, NJ $110,700 Wood Ridge, NJ $110,700

Scotch Plains, NJ $109,200 Sewaren, NJ $109,100 Short Hills, NJ $109,900 South Orange, NJ $109,900 South Plainfield, NJ $109,100 Springfield, NJ $109,600 Towaco, NJ $110,200 Union, NJ $109,800

Weehawken, NJ $112,100 Union City, NJ $112,000 Vauxhall, NJ $109,800 Westfield, NJ $109,300 Mountainside, NJ $109,500 West New York, NJ $112,000 Secaucus, NJ $111,300 Woodbridge, NJ $109,000

Jersey City, NJ $111,400 Newark, NJ $109,700 Belleville, NJ $110,200 Nutley, NJ $110,600 Irvington, NJ $109,800 Avenel, NJ $109,100

Category Analyst III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Category Analyst III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $119,117. While startup companies pay approximate $100,737.

Category Analyst III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$100,737
Growth Stage	51~500	$106,550
Established	501~5000	$115,016
Enterprise	5000+	$119,117

Category Analyst III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Analyst III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 106% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 46% above the average. In contrast, Category Analyst positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Analyst III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Analyst III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$154,176	$74.0	46%
Internet	$124,608	$60.0	18%
Biotechnology	$118,272	$57.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$114,048	$55.0	8%
Chemicals	$111,936	$54.0	6%

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

Understanding how a Category Analyst III'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 August 01, 2026

$97,400

Average $105,600/year

$110,700

$8,117

Average $8,800/month

$9,225

$1,873

Average $2,031/week

$2,129

$47

Average $51/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,700	$9,225	$2,129	$53
Average	$105,600	$8,800	$2,031	$51
25th Percentile	$97,400	$8,117	$1,873	$47

Category Analyst III Salary Growth & Career Path

Category Analyst III

Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV

Product Development Media Platforms/Publishing

Brand Marketing/Research Analyst IV

VP of Category

VP of Product Marketing

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Category Analyst III, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Category Analyst III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV	$140,300	33%
Product Development Media Platforms/Publishing	$116,300	10%
Brand Marketing/Research Analyst IV	$147,000	39%

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