Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Supply Chain Optimization Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Supply Chain Optimization Manager in the United States is $96,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Supply Chain Optimization Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,934
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,387 to $107,228
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,565
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Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $107,228 $8,936 $2,062 $52
Average $96,567 $8,047 $1,857 $46
25th Percentile $81,387 $6,782 $1,565 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salaries

A Supply Chain Optimization 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 Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Supply Chain Optimization 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,459
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,091
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,567
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,254
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,036
Levels Salary
Entry Level Supply Chain Optimization Manager$94,459
Intermediate Level Supply Chain Optimization Manager$95,091
Senior Level Supply Chain Optimization Manager$96,567
Specialist Level Supply Chain Optimization Manager$98,254
Expert Level Supply Chain Optimization Manager$100,036
$94,459 0 yr
$95,091 < 2 yrs
$96,567 2-4 yrs
$98,254 5-8 yrs
$100,036 > 8 yrs
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How Do Supply Chain Optimization Manager 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 Supply Chain Optimization Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $106,919.
  • California: $106,513.
  • Massachusetts: $105,094.

Top Paying Cities for Supply Chain Optimization 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: $121,800
  • San Francisco: $120,603
  • Oakland: $117,928

What Skills Can Increase a Supply Chain Optimization Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.55% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Leadership 8.55%
Product Quality 2.56%
Logistics 1.42%
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 Supply Chain Optimization Manager's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Creativity: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Facilities Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
 $112,983
17%
Creativity
 $104,292
8%
Facilities Maintenance
 $103,327
7%
CNC
 $102,361
6%
Metal Fabrication
 $101,395
5%
Products and Services
 $101,395
5%
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How Education impacts a Supply Chain Optimization Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Supply Chain Optimization Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 Supply Chain Optimization Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $101,269 and $112,719).

Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Supply Chain Optimization Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 58.1%
High School 58.1%
Associates 25.8%
Bachelors 9.7%
Masters 6.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Supply Chain Optimization Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Supply Chain Optimization 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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$81,387
Average $96,567/year
$107,228
$6,782
Average $8,047/month
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Average $1,857/week
$2,062
$39
Average $46/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $107,228 $8,936 $2,062 $52
Average $96,567 $8,047 $1,857 $46
25th Percentile $81,387 $6,782 $1,565 $39

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Salary Trends for Supply Chain Optimization Manager

Salaries for a Supply Chain Optimization Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,844 in 2023 to around $102,098 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Supply Chain Optimization Manager salary trends, .

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