What are the main factors that influence a Vendor Managed Inventory 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 Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary?

A Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary grows with experience: a Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $76,195, a Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $100,536, a Vendor Managed Inventory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $101,766, a Vendor Managed Inventory Manager (7+ years)earns $123,728, a Vendor Managed Inventory Director (7+ years)earns $169,975,

What are the highest paying states for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

Vendor Managed Inventory Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles are District of Columbia $169,975, California $169,330, Massachusetts $167,074. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles make?

Salaries for Vendor Managed Inventory Director level roles vary by specialization: Managed Care Pharmacy Director: $213,154; Director Of Managed Services: $205,556; Inventory Control Director: $182,321; Managed Care Director: $143,739; Vendor Managed Inventory Manager: $111,749.

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Vendor Managed Inventory Director make in District of Columbia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director in District of Columbia is $169,975 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $161,211 to $175,538
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $153,231

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Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,538	$14,628	$3,376	$84
Average	$169,975	$14,165	$3,269	$82
25th Percentile	$161,211	$13,434	$3,100	$78

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Key Factors That Influence Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries

A Vendor Managed Inventory 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 Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vendor Managed Inventory 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:

Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst II (2-4 years): $76,195
Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst III (4-7 years): $100,536
Vendor Managed Inventory Supervisor (7+ years): $101,766
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager (7+ years): $123,728
Vendor Managed Inventory Director (7+ years): $169,975

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst II	2-4 years	$76,195
Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst III	4-7 years	$100,536
Vendor Managed Inventory Supervisor	7+ years	$101,766
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager	7+ years	$123,728
Vendor Managed Inventory Director	7+ years	$169,975

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

District of Columbia: $169,975.
California: $169,330.
Massachusetts: $167,074.

District of Columbia $169,975 California $169,330 Massachusetts $167,074 Washington $166,460 New Jersey $166,398 Alaska $166,183 Connecticut $164,065 New York $163,205

Hawaii $160,457 Rhode Island $159,167 Maryland $158,292 Minnesota $157,095 Colorado $156,634 Illinois $156,481 Oregon $155,898 Delaware $155,468

New Hampshire $155,197 Virginia $154,593 Pennsylvania $152,827 Nevada $151,937 North Dakota $151,645 Michigan $151,185 Wisconsin $151,016 Vermont $150,678

Texas $149,741 Maine $149,680 Arizona $149,588 Ohio $149,480 Georgia $148,068 Indiana $147,362 Wyoming $147,224 Utah $147,009

Iowa $146,917 Kansas $146,180 Louisiana $145,965 North Carolina $145,888 Missouri $145,857 Florida $145,259 Montana $144,936 Nebraska $144,629

Kentucky $144,460 South Carolina $143,846 Tennessee $143,463 Idaho $143,309 New Mexico $142,188 Oklahoma $141,943 Alabama $141,037 South Dakota $139,517

Arkansas $138,688 West Virginia $138,243 Mississippi $136,907

Top Paying Cities for Vendor Managed Inventory 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:

Parcel Return Service: $169,052
Washington: $169,054
Naval Anacost Annex: $169,046

Parcel Return Service, DC $169,052 Washington, DC $169,054 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $169,046 Washington Navy Yard, DC $169,052

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Vendor Managed Inventory Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $190,116. While startup companies pay approximate $160,781.

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$160,781
Growth Stage	51~500	$170,051
Established	501~5000	$183,593
Enterprise	5000+	$190,116

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Vendor Managed Inventory Director positions in Pharmaceuticals or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vendor Managed Inventory Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$212,469	$102.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$203,970	$98.0	20%
Software & Networking	$203,970	$98.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$195,471	$94.0	15%
Transportation	$195,471	$94.0	15%

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vendor Managed Inventory 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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$161,211

Average $169,975/year

$175,538

$13,434

Average $14,165/month

$14,628

$3,100

Average $3,269/week

$3,376

$78

Average $82/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,538	$14,628	$3,376	$84
Average	$169,975	$14,165	$3,269	$82
25th Percentile	$161,211	$13,434	$3,100	$78

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