What are the main factors that influence a Category Management 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 Management Analyst III?

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

How does experience change A Category Management Analyst 's salary?

A Category Management Analyst 's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $69,438, a Category Management Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $85,530, a Category Management Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $100,401, a Category Management Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $133,421, a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $169,824,

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

Category Management Analyst III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Management Analyst III roles are District of Columbia $107,811, California $107,402, Massachusetts $105,971. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Management Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Category Management Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Category Analyst V: $164,800; Category Management and Insights Analyst IV: $129,413; Category Analyst IV: $129,390; Category Analyst III: $97,400; Category Research and Metrics Analyst III: $97,390.

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Category Management Analyst III Salary in Maryland

How much does a Category Management Analyst III make in Maryland?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Management Analyst III in Maryland is $100,401 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,762
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,586 to $105,301
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,470

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Category Management Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,301	$8,775	$2,025	$51
Average	$100,401	$8,367	$1,931	$48
25th Percentile	$92,586	$7,715	$1,780	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Category Management Analyst III Salaries

A Category Management 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 Management Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Management 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 Management Analyst I (0-2 years): $69,438
Category Management Analyst II (2-4 years): $85,530
Category Management Analyst III (4-7 years): $100,401
Category Management Analyst IV (7+ years): $133,421
Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years): $169,824

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Category Management Analyst I	0-2 years	$69,438
Category Management Analyst II	2-4 years	$85,530
Category Management Analyst III	4-7 years	$100,401
Category Management Analyst IV	7+ years	$133,421
Category Management Analyst V	7-10 years	$169,824

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

District of Columbia: $107,811.
California: $107,402.
Massachusetts: $105,971.

District of Columbia $107,811 California $107,402 Massachusetts $105,971 Washington $105,582 New Jersey $105,543 Alaska $105,406 Connecticut $104,063 New York $103,517

Hawaii $101,774 Rhode Island $100,956 Maryland $100,401 Minnesota $99,642 Colorado $99,350 Illinois $99,252 Oregon $98,882 Delaware $98,610

New Hampshire $98,438 Virginia $98,055 Pennsylvania $96,935 Nevada $96,370 North Dakota $96,185 Michigan $95,893 Wisconsin $95,786 Vermont $95,572

Texas $94,978 Maine $94,939 Arizona $94,880 Ohio $94,812 Georgia $93,916 Indiana $93,468 Wyoming $93,381 Utah $93,244

Iowa $93,186 Kansas $92,719 Louisiana $92,582 North Carolina $92,534 Missouri $92,514 Florida $92,134 Montana $91,930 Nebraska $91,735

Kentucky $91,628 South Carolina $91,239 Tennessee $90,995 Idaho $90,898 New Mexico $90,187 Oklahoma $90,031 Alabama $89,457 South Dakota $88,493

Arkansas $87,967 West Virginia $87,684 Mississippi $86,837

Top Paying Cities for Category Management 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:

Owings: $103,379
Riverdale: $107,077
College Park: $106,955

Owings, MD $103,379 Riverdale, MD $107,077 College Park, MD $106,955 Fort Washington, MD $106,884 Oxon Hill, MD $107,193 Suitland, MD $107,159 District Heights, MD $107,105 Temple Hills, MD $107,161

Deale, MD $102,900 Dunkirk, MD $103,989 Fort George G Meade, MD $101,603 Friendship, MD $103,227 Fulton, MD $102,953 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $106,797 Savage, MD $101,754 Shady Side, MD $102,088

Galesville, MD $102,538 Greenbelt, MD $106,584 Glenn Dale, MD $105,406 Upper Marlboro, MD $105,509 Harwood, MD $102,932 Highland, MD $102,860 West River, MD $102,951 Tracys Landing, MD $103,025

Hyattsville, MD $107,164 Jessup, MD $101,254 Bethesda, MD $107,195 Glen Echo, MD $107,176 Chevy Chase, MD $107,183 Cabin John, MD $107,153 Olney, MD $104,740 Brookeville, MD $102,785

Poolesville, MD $103,690 Barnesville, MD $102,247 Beallsville, MD $102,434 Boyds, MD $103,218 Dickerson, MD $102,317 Rockville, MD $105,973 Potomac, MD $106,279 Derwood, MD $104,849

Sandy Spring, MD $104,238 Ashton, MD $104,008 Brinklow, MD $103,236 Burtonsville, MD $104,444 Montgomery Village, MD $103,589 Kensington, MD $107,094 Garrett Park, MD $106,967 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $106,127

Silver Spring, MD $107,031 Takoma Park, MD $107,172 Aberdeen, MD $98,167 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $98,146 Abingdon, MD $98,905 Gunpowder, MD $99,501 Arnold, MD $100,660 Baldwin, MD $99,315

Bel Air, MD $98,489 Belcamp, MD $98,632 Benson, MD $98,037 Boring, MD $98,254 Brooklandville, MD $100,282 Butler, MD $99,177 Chase, MD $99,960 Churchville, MD $97,753

Clarksville, MD $101,768 Cockeysville, MD $99,367 Hunt Valley, MD $99,784 Crownsville, MD $101,341 Darlington, MD $96,888 Davidsonville, MD $102,819 Dayton, MD $101,704 Edgewater, MD $101,877

Edgewood, MD $99,206 Ellicott City, MD $100,479 Columbia, MD $101,232 Fallston, MD $98,947 Finksburg, MD $98,981 Forest Hill, MD $97,952 Fork, MD $99,651 Fort Howard, MD $100,280

Freeland, MD $95,984 Gambrills, MD $101,724 Gibson Island, MD $100,335 Glen Arm, MD $100,018 Glen Burnie, MD $100,454 Glyndon, MD $99,493 Hampstead, MD $97,206 Elkridge, MD $100,564

Hanover, MD $100,621 Harmans, MD $100,616 Havre De Grace, MD $97,529 Hydes, MD $99,658 Jarrettsville, MD $97,627 Joppa, MD $99,458 Kingsville, MD $99,679 Lineboro, MD $95,740

Linthicum Heights, MD $100,469 Long Green, MD $99,854 Spencerville, MD $104,289 Clarksburg, MD $102,008 Damascus, MD $101,130 Germantown, MD $104,152 Annapolis, MD $101,438 Cumberland, MD $92,148

Accident, MD $91,994 Barton, MD $92,426 Bittinger, MD $92,253 Bloomington, MD $92,581 Corriganville, MD $91,562 Eckhart Mines, MD $92,069 Ellerslie, MD $91,679 Flintstone, MD $92,170

Friendsville, MD $91,968 Frostburg, MD $91,943 Grantsville, MD $91,946 Kitzmiller, MD $91,953 Lonaconing, MD $92,260 Luke, MD $92,588 Mc Henry, MD $92,003 Midland, MD $92,569

Midlothian, MD $91,955 Mount Savage, MD $91,535 Oakland, MD $91,736 Oldtown, MD $92,296 Pinto, MD $92,466 Rawlings, MD $92,496 Spring Gap, MD $92,408 Swanton, MD $92,184

Westernport, MD $92,584 Easton, MD $99,428 Barclay, MD $98,597 Bethlehem, MD $98,724 Betterton, MD $98,670 Bozman, MD $100,275 Cambridge, MD $98,728 Centreville, MD $99,531

Chester, MD $100,299 Chestertown, MD $99,132 Church Creek, MD $98,573 Church Hill, MD $98,998 Claiborne, MD $100,455 Cordova, MD $99,091 Crapo, MD $97,704 Crocheron, MD $96,999

Crumpton, MD $98,484 Denton, MD $98,574 East New Market, MD $98,335 Federalsburg, MD $98,316 Fishing Creek, MD $98,066 Galena, MD $98,218 Goldsboro, MD $98,384 Grasonville, MD $100,108

Greensboro, MD $98,402 Henderson, MD $98,493 Hillsboro, MD $99,162 Hurlock, MD $98,357 Ingleside, MD $98,676 Kennedyville, MD $98,393 Mcdaniel, MD $100,415 Madison, MD $99,340

Marydel, MD $98,222 Massey, MD $98,242 Millington, MD $98,381 Neavitt, MD $100,400 Newcomb, MD $99,708 Oxford, MD $99,215 Preston, MD $98,688 Price, MD $99,065

Queen Anne, MD $99,324 Queenstown, MD $99,890 Rhodesdale, MD $97,768 Ridgely, MD $98,791 Rock Hall, MD $99,736 Royal Oak, MD $99,523 Saint Michaels, MD $100,198 Secretary, MD $98,710

Sherwood, MD $101,013 Deal Island, MD $96,256 Eden, MD $96,446 Ewell, MD $95,956 Fruitland, MD $96,777 Girdletree, MD $95,736 Hebron, MD $96,687 Linkwood, MD $98,051

Manokin, MD $96,129 Mardela Springs, MD $97,034 Marion Station, MD $95,791 Nanticoke, MD $96,644 Newark, MD $96,242 Ocean City, MD $96,705 Parsonsburg, MD $96,511 Pittsville, MD $96,514

Pocomoke City, MD $95,915 Powellville, MD $96,465 Princess Anne, MD $96,377 Quantico, MD $96,497 Rehobeth, MD $95,762 Sharptown, MD $97,567 Showell, MD $96,512 Snow Hill, MD $96,170

Stockton, MD $95,595 Tyaskin, MD $96,403 Tylerton, MD $96,070 Upper Fairmount, MD $96,363 Vienna, MD $97,241 Westover, MD $96,128 Whaleyville, MD $96,462 Willards, MD $96,500

Delmar, MD $96,756 North East, MD $97,618 Perry Point, MD $97,476 Perryville, MD $97,440 Port Deposit, MD $97,200 Rising Sun, MD $96,881 Warwick, MD $98,197 Cecilton, MD $98,130

Charlestown, MD $97,605 Chesapeake City, MD $98,128 Childs, MD $97,996 Stevensville, MD $100,555 Colora, MD $96,795 Conowingo, MD $96,631 Earleville, MD $98,036 Elk Mills, MD $98,029

Elkton, MD $97,958 Georgetown, MD $98,109 Lutherville Timonium, MD $100,199 Abell, MD $99,202 Accokeek, MD $106,007 Aquasco, MD $103,384 Avenue, MD $99,360 Barstow, MD $102,150

Bel Alton, MD $102,655 Benedict, MD $102,586 Brandywine, MD $105,003 Broomes Island, MD $100,990 Bryans Road, MD $105,801 Bryantown, MD $103,887 Bushwood, MD $99,432 California, MD $99,348

Callaway, MD $98,654 Chaptico, MD $100,377 Charlotte Hall, MD $101,891 Cheltenham, MD $105,986 Clements, MD $100,378 Cobb Island, MD $99,477 Coltons Point, MD $99,010 Compton, MD $99,549

Dameron, MD $97,397 Dowell, MD $99,657 Drayden, MD $97,631 Faulkner, MD $102,107 Great Mills, MD $98,814 Helen, MD $101,316 Hollywood, MD $99,935 Hughesville, MD $103,194

Huntingtown, MD $102,770 Indian Head, MD $103,410 Ironsides, MD $102,993 Issue, MD $100,015 La Plata, MD $103,703 Leonardtown, MD $99,182 Lexington Park, MD $98,511 Loveville, MD $100,222

Lusby, MD $99,843 Marbury, MD $104,240 Mechanicsville, MD $101,295 Morganza, MD $100,703 Mount Victoria, MD $99,545 Nanjemoy, MD $101,782 Newburg, MD $100,762 Park Hall, MD $98,222

Patuxent River, MD $98,741 Piney Point, MD $97,783 Pomfret, MD $104,830 Port Republic, MD $101,541 Port Tobacco, MD $103,321 Prince Frederick, MD $102,157 Ridge, MD $96,966 Rock Point, MD $100,726

Saint Inigoes, MD $97,278 Saint Leonard, MD $101,050 Saint Marys City, MD $98,203 Scotland, MD $96,323 Solomons, MD $99,567 Sunderland, MD $102,975 Tall Timbers, MD $97,908 Valley Lee, MD $97,947

Welcome, MD $102,678 White Plains, MD $104,841 Southern Md Facility, MD $106,120 Annapolis Junction, MD $101,484 Lanham, MD $106,522 Beltsville, MD $106,370 Laurel, MD $104,052 Bladensburg, MD $107,146

Lothian, MD $103,992 Mount Rainier, MD $107,197 North Beach, MD $102,547 Bowie, MD $104,034 Brentwood, MD $107,190 Capitol Heights, MD $107,143 Chesapeake Beach, MD $102,495 Churchton, MD $102,519

Clinton, MD $106,540 Still Pond, MD $98,676 Sudlersville, MD $98,491 Taylors Island, MD $99,366 Templeville, MD $98,228 Tilghman, MD $100,786 Toddville, MD $97,223 Trappe, MD $98,789

Wingate, MD $97,604 Wittman, MD $100,454 Woolford, MD $98,956 Worton, MD $99,015 Wye Mills, MD $99,717 Frederick, MD $98,587 Adamstown, MD $100,637 Big Pool, MD $93,482

Boonsboro, MD $96,812 Braddock Heights, MD $98,538 Brownsville, MD $98,249 Brunswick, MD $99,158 Buckeystown, MD $99,887 Burkittsville, MD $98,408 Cascade, MD $95,931 Cavetown, MD $95,809

Chewsville, MD $95,957 Clear Spring, MD $94,674 Cooksville, MD $100,437 Emmitsburg, MD $96,250 Fairplay, MD $96,190 Funkstown, MD $96,180 Glenelg, MD $101,501 Glenwood, MD $101,003

Hagerstown, MD $95,693 Hancock, MD $93,021 Ijamsville, MD $100,390 Jefferson, MD $99,256 Keedysville, MD $97,119 Keymar, MD $97,070 Knoxville, MD $98,637 Ladiesburg, MD $97,420

Libertytown, MD $98,317 Lisbon, MD $100,450 Little Orleans, MD $92,506 Maugansville, MD $95,346 Middletown, MD $98,175 Monrovia, MD $100,170 Mount Airy, MD $99,569 Myersville, MD $96,900

New Market, MD $99,166 New Midway, MD $97,417 New Windsor, MD $98,298 Point Of Rocks, MD $100,446 Rocky Ridge, MD $96,769 Rohrersville, MD $97,781 Sabillasville, MD $96,060 Saint James, MD $96,205

Sharpsburg, MD $96,975 Smithsburg, MD $95,896 Sykesville, MD $99,826 Taneytown, MD $96,481 Thurmont, MD $96,878 Tuscarora, MD $100,830 Union Bridge, MD $97,899 Unionville, MD $98,372

Walkersville, MD $98,024 West Friendship, MD $100,657 Williamsport, MD $95,798 Woodbine, MD $100,439 Woodsboro, MD $97,558 Salisbury, MD $96,757 Allen, MD $96,624 Berlin, MD $96,522

Bishopville, MD $96,544 Bivalve, MD $96,899 Manchester, MD $96,036 Marriottsville, MD $100,225 Maryland Line, MD $95,740 Mayo, MD $101,653 Millersville, MD $100,824 Monkton, MD $98,452

Odenton, MD $101,843 Crofton, MD $102,426 Owings Mills, MD $100,025 Parkton, MD $96,942 Pasadena, MD $100,362 Perry Hall, MD $100,091 Perryman, MD $98,423 Phoenix, MD $99,564

Pylesville, MD $96,363 Randallstown, MD $100,180 Reisterstown, MD $99,789 Riderwood, MD $100,392 Riva, MD $102,042 Severn, MD $100,808 Severna Park, MD $100,672 Simpsonville, MD $101,654

Sparks Glencoe, MD $98,758 Crisfield, MD $96,026 Stevenson, MD $100,246 Dhs, MD $106,033 Waldorf, MD $104,780 Street, MD $96,802 Upperco, MD $98,172 Upper Falls, MD $99,777

Westminster, MD $98,176 Whiteford, MD $96,325 White Hall, MD $96,811 White Marsh, MD $99,998 Woodstock, MD $100,271 Baltimore, MD $100,401 Towson, MD $100,390 Gwynn Oak, MD $100,423

Pikesville, MD $100,352 Sparrows Point, MD $100,293 Middle River, MD $100,086 Essex, MD $100,322 Dundalk, MD $100,418 Brooklyn, MD $100,420 Curtis Bay, MD $100,440 Halethorpe, MD $100,432

Catonsville, MD $100,482 Parkville, MD $100,374 Nottingham, MD $100,272 Rosedale, MD $100,400 Windsor Mill, MD $100,369 Gaithersburg, MD $104,629 Washington Grove, MD $104,684

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

Category Management Analyst III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $113,139. While startup companies pay approximate $95,649.

Category Management Analyst III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$95,649
Growth Stage	51~500	$101,171
Established	501~5000	$109,245
Enterprise	5000+	$113,139

Category Management Analyst III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Management 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 Management Analyst positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Management Analyst III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Management Analyst III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$146,586	$70.0	46%
Internet	$118,474	$57.0	18%
Biotechnology	$112,449	$54.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$108,433	$52.0	8%
Chemicals	$106,425	$51.0	6%

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

Understanding how a Category Management 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.

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$92,586

Average $100,401/year

$105,301

$7,715

Average $8,367/month

$8,775

$1,780

Average $1,931/week

$2,025

$45

Average $48/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,301	$8,775	$2,025	$51
Average	$100,401	$8,367	$1,931	$48
25th Percentile	$92,586	$7,715	$1,780	$45

Category Management Analyst III Salary Growth & Career Path

Category Management Analyst III

Category Management Analyst IV

Influencer Marketing Specialist IV

Media Product Development Manager

Product/Brand Marketing Analyst IV

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VP of Product/Brand Marketing

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Category Management 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 Management Analyst III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Category Management Analyst IV	$133,421	33%
Influencer Marketing Specialist IV	$126,498	26%
Media Product Development Manager	$110,593	10%
Product/Brand Marketing Analyst IV	$139,754	39%

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