What are the main factors that influence a Category Management Director'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 Director?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Category Management Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

A Category Management Director's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Manager (5+ years)earns $114,356, a Category Management Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $131,728, a Category Management Director (5+ years)earns $161,822, a VP of Category Management (5+ years)earns $194,403, an SVP of Category Management (5+ years)earns $250,487,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Management Director?

Category Management Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Management Director roles are District of Columbia $200,908, California $200,146, Massachusetts $197,479. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Category Management Director level roles vary by specialization: Head of Category Management: $280,900; SVP of Category Management: $280,878; VP of Category Management: $217,990; Category Research and Metrics Director: $181,490; Category Management and Insights Director: $181,460.

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Category Management Director Salary in Mississippi

How much does a Category Management Director make in Mississippi?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Management Director in Mississippi is $161,822 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,408
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $146,822 to $176,785
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,166

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Category Management Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$176,785	$14,732	$3,400	$85
Average	$161,822	$13,485	$3,112	$78
25th Percentile	$146,822	$12,235	$2,824	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Category Management Director Salaries

A Category Management Director'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 Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Management Director'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 Manager (5+ years): $114,356
Category Management Senior Manager (5+ years): $131,728
Category Management Director (5+ years): $161,822
VP of Category Management (5+ years): $194,403
SVP of Category Management (5+ years): $250,487

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Category Management Manager	5+ years	$114,356
Category Management Senior Manager	5+ years	$131,728
Category Management Director	5+ years	$161,822
VP of Category Management	5+ years	$194,403
SVP of Category Management	5+ years	$250,487

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

District of Columbia: $200,908.
California: $200,146.
Massachusetts: $197,479.

District of Columbia $200,908 California $200,146 Massachusetts $197,479 Washington $196,753 New Jersey $196,680 Alaska $196,426 Connecticut $193,922 New York $192,906

Hawaii $189,658 Rhode Island $188,134 Maryland $187,099 Minnesota $185,684 Colorado $185,140 Illinois $184,958 Oregon $184,269 Delaware $183,760

New Hampshire $183,441 Virginia $182,726 Pennsylvania $180,639 Nevada $179,587 North Dakota $179,242 Michigan $178,698 Wisconsin $178,498 Vermont $178,099

Texas $176,992 Maine $176,920 Arizona $176,811 Ohio $176,684 Georgia $175,014 Indiana $174,180 Wyoming $174,016 Utah $173,762

Iowa $173,653 Kansas $172,782 Louisiana $172,528 North Carolina $172,438 Missouri $172,401 Florida $171,694 Montana $171,313 Nebraska $170,950

Kentucky $170,750 South Carolina $170,024 Tennessee $169,571 Idaho $169,389 New Mexico $168,065 Oklahoma $167,774 Alabama $166,704 South Dakota $164,907

Arkansas $163,927 West Virginia $163,401 Mississippi $161,822

Top Paying Cities for Category Management Directors

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:

Hillsboro: $158,799
Holly Bluff: $157,437
Kosciusko: $157,395

Hillsboro, MS $158,799 Holly Bluff, MS $157,437 Kosciusko, MS $157,395 Lake, MS $158,273 Lena, MS $158,897 Lexington, MS $157,117 Lorman, MS $157,509 Louise, MS $159,101

Ludlow, MS $159,246 Mc Adams, MS $157,253 Mc Cool, MS $157,077 Madden, MS $157,867 Madison, MS $160,694 Magee, MS $158,995 Mayersville, MS $158,380 Mendenhall, MS $159,560

Midnight, MS $159,104 Mize, MS $158,349 Morton, MS $159,616 Mount Olive, MS $158,358 Natchez, MS $157,916 Newhebron, MS $158,803 Pattison, MS $158,264 Pelahatchie, MS $160,124

Pickens, MS $158,380 Piney Woods, MS $160,387 Pinola, MS $159,464 Port Gibson, MS $158,237 Puckett, MS $159,770 Pulaski, MS $158,856 Raleigh, MS $158,429 Raymond, MS $160,634

Redwood, MS $158,466 Ridgeland, MS $161,106 Rolling Fork, MS $158,493 Sallis, MS $157,524 Sandhill, MS $160,492 Satartia, MS $159,273 Sharon, MS $159,440 Sibley, MS $158,299

Silver City, MS $158,219 Star, MS $160,607 Taylorsville, MS $157,948 Tchula, MS $157,250 Terry, MS $160,685 Thomastown, MS $157,879 Tinsley, MS $159,133 Tougaloo, MS $161,220

Utica, MS $159,747 Vaiden, MS $156,800 Valley Park, MS $157,736 Vaughan, MS $158,698 Vicksburg, MS $159,008 Walnut Grove, MS $158,168 Washington, MS $157,849 Wesson, MS $158,928

West, MS $156,780 Whitfield, MS $161,206 Yazoo City, MS $158,473 Jackson, MS $161,333 Pearl, MS $161,320 Richland, MS $161,333 Flowood, MS $161,287 Byram, MS $161,135

Lula, MS $160,500 Lyon, MS $157,513 Marks, MS $158,578 Michigan City, MS $161,694 Mount Pleasant, MS $165,580 Myrtle, MS $158,770 Nesbit, MS $168,319 New Albany, MS $158,487

Olive Branch, MS $168,072 Oxford, MS $159,033 Pope, MS $158,035 Potts Camp, MS $160,516 Red Banks, MS $165,499 Ripley, MS $158,282 Robinsonville, MS $166,045 Sarah, MS $163,670

Sardis, MS $160,803 Senatobia, MS $163,877 Sherard, MS $157,172 Sledge, MS $160,233 Southaven, MS $169,304 Taylor, MS $158,789 Tiplersville, MS $158,558 Tula, MS $157,901

Tunica, MS $164,103 University, MS $160,157 Victoria, MS $165,294 Walls, MS $168,939 Walnut, MS $158,614 Waterford, MS $161,102 Greenville, MS $161,314 Alligator, MS $156,671

Anguilla, MS $159,634 Arcola, MS $161,314 Avon, MS $161,314 Benoit, MS $159,806 Beulah, MS $158,331 Boyle, MS $159,090 Chatham, MS $161,037 Cleveland, MS $158,513

Doddsville, MS $157,638 Drew, MS $156,796 Parchman, MS $156,965 Dublin, MS $156,391 Duncan, MS $156,586 Glen Allan, MS $160,556 Grace, MS $160,164 Gunnison, MS $157,045

Hollandale, MS $161,314 Holly Ridge, MS $159,914 Indianola, MS $160,019 Inverness, MS $159,707 Isola, MS $160,066 Leland, MS $161,314 Merigold, MS $157,658 Metcalfe, MS $161,314

Moorhead, MS $158,471 Mound Bayou, MS $157,515 Pace, MS $158,444 Panther Burn, MS $160,612 Rena Lara, MS $156,624 Rome, MS $156,655 Rosedale, MS $158,068 Ruleville, MS $157,551

Scott, MS $160,356 Shaw, MS $159,572 Shelby, MS $157,139 Stoneville, MS $161,314 Sunflower, MS $158,173 Wayside, MS $161,314 Winstonville, MS $157,948 Winterville, MS $161,314

Tupelo, MS $159,213 Algoma, MS $158,774 Amory, MS $156,526 Baldwyn, MS $158,384 Becker, MS $156,123 Belden, MS $158,937 Belmont, MS $157,761 Blue Springs, MS $158,489

Booneville, MS $158,290 Burnsville, MS $158,164 Corinth, MS $158,763 Dennis, MS $157,582 Derma, MS $158,634 Ecru, MS $158,620 Fulton, MS $158,387 Gattman, MS $155,898

Glen, MS $158,322 Abbeville, MS $159,953 Arkabutla, MS $165,421 Ashland, MS $160,560 Batesville, MS $159,502 Belen, MS $158,092 Blue Mountain, MS $158,647 Byhalia, MS $166,232

Clarksdale, MS $157,056 Coahoma, MS $158,674 Coldwater, MS $165,680 Como, MS $161,714 Courtland, MS $158,672 Crenshaw, MS $160,875 Crowder, MS $158,123 Darling, MS $159,440

Dumas, MS $158,177 Dundee, MS $160,598 Etta, MS $158,600 Falcon, MS $159,823 Falkner, MS $159,355 Farrell, MS $157,517 Friars Point, MS $158,765 Hernando, MS $166,914

Hickory Flat, MS $159,806 Holly Springs, MS $162,389 Horn Lake, MS $169,121 Independence, MS $165,032 Jonestown, MS $158,818 Lake Cormorant, MS $168,230 Lamar, MS $162,474 Stennis Space Center, MS $161,204

Diamondhead, MS $159,846 Biloxi, MS $160,824 Diberville, MS $160,736 Escatawpa, MS $159,952 Gautier, MS $159,923 Hurley, MS $160,378 Kiln, MS $160,008 Lakeshore, MS $161,325

Long Beach, MS $159,649 Mc Henry, MS $159,204 Moss Point, MS $160,082 Ocean Springs, MS $160,162 Vancleave, MS $159,767 Pascagoula, MS $160,080 Pass Christian, MS $159,654 Pearlington, MS $163,414

Perkinston, MS $159,173 Saucier, MS $159,681 Waveland, MS $160,097 Wiggins, MS $158,631 Brookhaven, MS $158,901 Bogue Chitto, MS $158,092 Bude, MS $158,110 Centreville, MS $162,762

Chatawa, MS $159,540 Crosby, MS $159,043 Fernwood, MS $158,790 Gloster, MS $160,126 Jayess, MS $157,566 Kokomo, MS $157,640 Liberty, MS $160,567 Mc Call Creek, MS $157,963

Mccomb, MS $158,152 Magnolia, MS $158,974 Meadville, MS $157,491 Monticello, MS $158,505 Oak Vale, MS $157,705 Osyka, MS $160,077 Roxie, MS $157,400 Ruth, MS $157,807

Silver Creek, MS $158,364 Smithdale, MS $157,861 Sontag, MS $158,560 Summit, MS $157,800 Tylertown, MS $157,767 Union Church, MS $158,115 Woodville, MS $160,736 Columbus, MS $154,720

Aberdeen, MS $155,764 Ackerman, MS $157,146 Artesia, MS $154,947 Bellefontaine, MS $157,386 Brooksville, MS $155,540 Caledonia, MS $155,406 Cedarbluff, MS $155,784 Crawford, MS $155,179

Eupora, MS $157,342 French Camp, MS $157,105 Hamilton, MS $155,110 Kilmichael, MS $157,027 Maben, MS $156,724 Mantee, MS $156,932 Mathiston, MS $157,005 Mayhew, MS $154,731

Montpelier, MS $156,339 Pheba, MS $156,188 Prairie, MS $155,745 Starkville, MS $155,584 Mississippi State, MS $155,457 Steens, MS $154,806 Stewart, MS $157,048 Sturgis, MS $156,636

Walthall, MS $157,647 Weir, MS $157,299 West Point, MS $155,027 Woodland, MS $157,023 Thaxton, MS $158,201 Tishomingo, MS $157,458 Toccopola, MS $158,215 Trebloc, MS $156,506

Tremont, MS $158,026 Van Vleet, MS $157,720 Vardaman, MS $157,908 Verona, MS $159,179 Wheeler, MS $158,306 Grenada, MS $157,103 Banner, MS $157,781 Big Creek, MS $157,366

Bruce, MS $157,881 Calhoun City, MS $157,689 Carrollton, MS $156,361 Cascilla, MS $156,555 Charleston, MS $156,771 Coffeeville, MS $157,197 Coila, MS $156,377 Cruger, MS $156,736

Duck Hill, MS $156,976 Elliott, MS $157,150 Enid, MS $157,221 Glendora, MS $156,301 Gore Springs, MS $157,261 Greenwood, MS $156,317 Holcomb, MS $156,353 Itta Bena, MS $157,469

Mc Carley, MS $156,564 Minter City, MS $155,985 Money, MS $156,194 Morgan City, MS $157,747 North Carrollton, MS $157,206 Oakland, MS $157,041 Paris, MS $157,785 Philipp, MS $155,863

Pittsboro, MS $157,919 Schlater, MS $156,293 Scobey, MS $156,789 Sidon, MS $156,689 Slate Spring, MS $157,587 Sumner, MS $156,765 Swan Lake, MS $156,355 Swiftown, MS $158,162

Tie Plant, MS $157,108 Tillatoba, MS $156,865 Tippo, MS $156,107 Tutwiler, MS $156,684 Vance, MS $156,433 Water Valley, MS $157,622 Webb, MS $156,549 Winona, MS $156,974

Belzoni, MS $158,910 Benton, MS $158,665 Bentonia, MS $159,799 Bolton, MS $160,458 Brandon, MS $160,469 Braxton, MS $160,200 Camden, MS $158,255 Canton, MS $159,895

Carthage, MS $157,952 Cary, MS $158,658 Clinton, MS $160,964 Conehatta, MS $157,950 Crystal Springs, MS $160,133 Delta City, MS $160,601 D Lo, MS $159,868 Durant, MS $157,273

Edwards, MS $160,041 Ethel, MS $157,063 Fayette, MS $157,576 Flora, MS $160,384 Pocahontas, MS $161,167 Florence, MS $160,794 Meridian, MS $157,640 Bailey, MS $157,428

Buckatunna, MS $157,564 Chunky, MS $157,281 Clara, MS $157,451 Collinsville, MS $157,511 Daleville, MS $157,275 Decatur, MS $157,513 De Kalb, MS $157,310 Enterprise, MS $157,279

Hickory, MS $157,308 Lauderdale, MS $157,468 Lawrence, MS $157,849 Little Rock, MS $157,340 Louin, MS $157,605 Louisville, MS $157,302 Macon, MS $157,700 Marion, MS $157,979

Newton, MS $157,549 Noxapater, MS $157,377 Pachuta, MS $157,188 Paulding, MS $157,155 Philadelphia, MS $157,507 Porterville, MS $157,281 Preston, MS $157,328 Quitman, MS $157,391

Rose Hill, MS $157,066 Scooba, MS $157,645 Sebastopol, MS $158,333 Shubuta, MS $157,257 Shuqualak, MS $157,620 State Line, MS $157,858 Stonewall, MS $157,458 Toomsuba, MS $157,502

Union, MS $157,413 Vossburg, MS $157,221 Waynesboro, MS $157,462 Hattiesburg, MS $157,825 Bassfield, MS $157,707 Bay Springs, MS $157,723 Beaumont, MS $157,647 Brooklyn, MS $157,970

Carriere, MS $160,748 Carson, MS $157,778 Collins, MS $157,921 Columbia, MS $157,689 Eastabuchie, MS $157,527 Ellisville, MS $157,584 Heidelberg, MS $157,331 Laurel, MS $158,072

Leakesville, MS $158,865 Lucedale, MS $160,102 Lumberton, MS $158,398 Mc Lain, MS $158,262 Mc Neill, MS $160,550 Moselle, MS $157,529 Moss, MS $157,435 Neely, MS $157,974

New Augusta, MS $157,328 Nicholson, MS $161,545 Ovett, MS $157,319 Petal, MS $157,771 Picayune, MS $161,394 Poplarville, MS $159,505 Prentiss, MS $158,271 Purvis, MS $157,776

Richton, MS $157,295 Sandersville, MS $157,604 Sandy Hook, MS $157,749 Seminary, MS $157,495 Soso, MS $157,468 Stringer, MS $157,558 Sumrall, MS $157,571 Foxworth, MS $157,640

Gulfport, MS $159,554 Bay Saint Louis, MS $161,024 Plantersville, MS $158,304 Pontotoc, MS $158,736 Randolph, MS $158,146 Rienzi, MS $158,306 Saltillo, MS $158,801 Shannon, MS $158,358

Sherman, MS $158,988 Smithville, MS $157,504 Golden, MS $157,776 Greenwood Springs, MS $156,408 Guntown, MS $158,544 Houlka, MS $158,371 Houston, MS $157,518 Iuka, MS $157,595

Mantachie, MS $158,562 Marietta, MS $158,099 Mooreville, MS $158,859 Nettleton, MS $157,732 New Site, MS $157,758 Okolona, MS $157,373 Lambert, MS $156,867 Forest, MS $158,707

Gallman, MS $159,698 Georgetown, MS $159,796 Goodman, MS $158,092 Harperville, MS $158,582 Harriston, MS $157,647 Harrisville, MS $160,055 Hazlehurst, MS $159,075 Hermanville, MS $158,558

Category Management Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Category Management Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $182,353. While startup companies pay approximate $154,163.

Category Management Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$154,163
Growth Stage	51~500	$163,064
Established	501~5000	$176,076
Enterprise	5000+	$182,353

Category Management Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Management Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Category Management Director positions in Business Services or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Management Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Management Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$194,187	$93.0	20%
Insurance	$186,096	$89.0	15%
Retail & Wholesale	$181,241	$87.0	12%
Chemicals	$178,005	$86.0	10%
MFG Durable	$169,914	$82.0	5%

Category Management Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Management Director'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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$146,822

Average $161,822/year

$176,785

$12,235

Average $13,485/month

$14,732

$2,824

Average $3,112/week

$3,400

$71

Average $78/hour

$85

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$176,785	$14,732	$3,400	$85
Average	$161,822	$13,485	$3,112	$78
25th Percentile	$146,822	$12,235	$2,824	$71

Category Management Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Category Management Director

VP of Category Management

VP of Product/Brand Marketing

SVP of Category Management

SVP of Product/Brand Marketing

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Category Management Director, 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 Director Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
VP of Category Management	$194,403	20%
VP of Product/Brand Marketing	$223,583	38%

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