What are the main factors that influence a Commodity 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 Commodity Director?

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

How does experience change A Commodity Director's salary?

A Commodity Director's salary grows with experience: a Commodity Buyer III (4-7 years)earns $90,342, a Commodity Buyer IV (7+ years)earns $119,462, a Commodity Manager (7+ years)earns $126,618, a Commodity Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $164,499, a Commodity Director (7+ years)earns $187,544,

What are the highest paying states for a Commodity Director?

Commodity Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Commodity Director roles are District of Columbia $205,045, California $204,267, Massachusetts $201,544. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Commodity Director roles make?

Salaries for Commodity Director level roles vary by specialization: Strategic Commodity Purchasing Director: $185,190; Strategic Commodity Purchasing Senior Manager: $162,490; Commodity Senior Manager: $162,436; Senior Commodity Trader: $135,417; Commodity Manager: $125,030.

Commodity Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Commodity Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commodity Director in Delaware is $187,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $90.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $209,855
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $173,677 to $199,222
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,052

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Commodity Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,222	$16,602	$3,831	$96
Average	$187,544	$15,629	$3,607	$90
25th Percentile	$173,677	$14,473	$3,340	$83

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Key Factors That Influence Commodity Director Salaries

A Commodity 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 Commodity Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commodity 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:

Commodity Buyer III (4-7 years): $90,342
Commodity Buyer IV (7+ years): $119,462
Commodity Manager (7+ years): $126,618
Commodity Senior Manager (7+ years): $164,499
Commodity Director (7+ years): $187,544

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Commodity Buyer III	4-7 years	$90,342
Commodity Buyer IV	7+ years	$119,462
Commodity Manager	7+ years	$126,618
Commodity Senior Manager	7+ years	$164,499
Commodity Director	7+ years	$187,544

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

District of Columbia: $205,045.
California: $204,267.
Massachusetts: $201,544.

District of Columbia $205,045 California $204,267 Massachusetts $201,544 Washington $200,804 New Jersey $200,730 Alaska $200,470 Connecticut $197,915 New York $196,878

Hawaii $193,563 Rhode Island $192,007 Maryland $190,951 Minnesota $189,507 Colorado $188,951 Illinois $188,766 Oregon $188,062 Delaware $187,544

New Hampshire $187,218 Virginia $186,488 Pennsylvania $184,359 Nevada $183,285 North Dakota $182,933 Michigan $182,377 Wisconsin $182,173 Vermont $181,766

Texas $180,636 Maine $180,562 Arizona $180,451 Ohio $180,321 Georgia $178,618 Indiana $177,766 Wyoming $177,599 Utah $177,340

Iowa $177,229 Kansas $176,340 Louisiana $176,081 North Carolina $175,988 Missouri $175,951 Florida $175,229 Montana $174,840 Nebraska $174,469

Kentucky $174,266 South Carolina $173,525 Tennessee $173,062 Idaho $172,877 New Mexico $171,525 Oklahoma $171,229 Alabama $170,136 South Dakota $168,302

Arkansas $167,302 West Virginia $166,765 Mississippi $165,154

Top Paying Cities for Commodity 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:

Lincoln: $186,699
Little Creek: $188,066
Magnolia: $187,796

Lincoln, DE $186,699 Little Creek, DE $188,066 Magnolia, DE $187,796 Milford, DE $187,174 Marydel, DE $187,481 Millsboro, DE $185,916 Millville, DE $186,203 Milton, DE $186,525

Nassau, DE $186,661 Ocean View, DE $186,172 Rehoboth Beach, DE $186,529 Seaford, DE $186,635 Selbyville, DE $185,862 Smyrna, DE $188,196 Viola, DE $187,329 Woodside, DE $187,833

Bear, DE $187,399 Newark, DE $187,329 Claymont, DE $187,712 Delaware City, DE $187,516 Hockessin, DE $187,312 Kirkwood, DE $187,481 Middletown, DE $187,553 Montchanin, DE $187,355

New Castle, DE $187,383 Odessa, DE $187,646 Port Penn, DE $187,772 Rockland, DE $187,374 Saint Georges, DE $187,494 Townsend, DE $187,783 Winterthur, DE $187,396 Lewes, DE $186,598

Wilmington, DE $187,322 Dover, DE $188,066 Dover Afb, DE $187,075 Bethany Beach, DE $185,975 Bethel, DE $186,168 Bridgeville, DE $186,607 Camden Wyoming, DE $187,537 Cheswold, DE $188,005

Clayton, DE $188,011 Dagsboro, DE $185,846 Delmar, DE $185,548 Ellendale, DE $186,111 Felton, DE $187,159 Fenwick Island, DE $185,886 Frankford, DE $185,562 Frederica, DE $187,344

Georgetown, DE $185,775 Greenwood, DE $186,636 Harbeson, DE $185,974 Harrington, DE $186,922 Hartly, DE $187,503 Houston, DE $186,655 Kenton, DE $188,020 Laurel, DE $185,664

Yorklyn, DE $187,368

Commodity Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Commodity Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $209,766. While startup companies pay approximate $177,400.

Commodity Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$177,400
Growth Stage	51~500	$187,628
Established	501~5000	$202,569
Enterprise	5000+	$209,766

Commodity Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commodity 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 Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Commodity Director positions in Software & Networking or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Commodity Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Commodity Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$225,053	$108.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$225,053	$108.0	20%
Financial Services	$225,053	$108.0	20%
Internet	$225,053	$108.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$225,053	$108.0	20%

Commodity Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commodity 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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$173,677

Average $187,544/year

$199,222

$14,473

Average $15,629/month

$16,602

$3,340

Average $3,607/week

$3,831

$83

Average $90/hour

$96

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$199,222	$16,602	$3,831	$96
Average	$187,544	$15,629	$3,607	$90
25th Percentile	$173,677	$14,473	$3,340	$83

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