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Hourly Wage for Commodity Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Commodity Manager?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Commodity Manager in the United States is $60, which translates to an annual salary of about $125,000.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54 to $64 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49 per hour
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Commodity Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
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75th Percentile $132,856 $11,071 $2,555 $64
Average $125,000 $10,417 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $113,356 $9,446 $2,180 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Commodity Manager Salaries

A Commodity 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Commodity Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commodity 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:

  • Commodity Buyer III (4-7 years): $89,181
  • Commodity Buyer IV (7+ years): $117,928
  • Commodity Manager (7+ years): $125,000
  • Commodity Senior Manager (7+ years): $162,368
  • Commodity Director (7+ years): $185,134
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Commodity Buyer III4-7 years$89,181
Commodity Buyer IV7+ years$117,928
Commodity Manager7+ years$125,000
Commodity Senior Manager7+ years$162,368
Commodity Director7+ years$185,134
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Top Paying Cities for Commodity 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:

  • San Jose: $157,663
  • San Francisco: $156,113
  • Oakland: $152,650

What Skills Can Increase a Commodity Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Commodity Management (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Commodity Management is the process of developing a systematic approach to the entire usage cycle for a group of items. The term is often used interchangeably with Category Management. It is generally considered as one aspect of the Procurement Management toolkit, and frequently used in combination with other tools – such as 'two-by-four-box' analysis, looking at the strategic positioning of that commodity with respect to an organisation and its supplier. This may then be further developed with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with designated Buyers managing key suppliers in given commodities. For more information on this topic, please consult: Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Category managementCommodity Management is also used in other contexts, as such managing dwindling availability of scarce resources. For this context, please see: Resource management
  • Contract Management (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Managing agreements, from their creation to execution by the chosen party and the eventual termination of the contract.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.44%
Commodity Management 2.6%
Contract Management 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Commodity Manager's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Contract Negotiation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commodity Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
 $132,500
6%
Contract Negotiation
 $132,500
6%
Commodity Management
 $132,500
6%
Facilitation
 $131,250
5%
Influencing
 $131,250
5%
Supplier Management
 $130,000
4%
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How Education impacts a Commodity Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commodity Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Commodity Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,184 and $127,301).

Commodity Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commodity Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 5.6%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 41.8%
Masters 45.9%
Doctorate 1.5%
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Commodity Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commodity 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.

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$113,356
Average $125,000/year
$132,856
$9,446
Average $10,417/month
$11,071
$2,180
Average $2,404/week
$2,555
$54
Average $60/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $132,856 $11,071 $2,555 $64
Average $125,000 $10,417 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $113,356 $9,446 $2,180 $54

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FAQ about Commodity Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Commodity Manager?

Implements a commodity procurement and inventory strategy that supports a company's manufacturing supply chain. Manages the policies and processes to purchase raw materials required to process and manufacture products, conduct research, or enable other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers and develops relationships to provide reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Oversees bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet commodity needs. Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods. Requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Commodity Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Commodity Management: Commodity Management is the process of developing a systematic approach to the entire usage cycle for a group of items. The term is often used interchangeably with Category Management. It is generally considered as one aspect of the Procurement Management toolkit, and frequently used in combination with other tools – such as 'two-by-four-box' analysis, looking at the strategic positioning of that commodity with respect to an organisation and its supplier. This may then be further developed with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with designated Buyers managing key suppliers in given commodities. For more information on this topic, please consult: Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Category managementCommodity Management is also used in other contexts, as such managing dwindling availability of scarce resources. For this context, please see: Resource management

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Contract Management: Managing agreements, from their creation to execution by the chosen party and the eventual termination of the contract.

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