What are the main factors that influence an Associate Category Manager'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 Associate Category Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Category Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Category Manager's salary?

An Associate Category Manager's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $162,891, a Category Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,397, a Associate Category Manager (10+ years)earns $126,820, a Category Management Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $146,086, a Category Management Director (10+ years)earns $179,460,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Category Manager?

Associate Category Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Category Manager roles are District of Columbia $139,574, California $139,044, Massachusetts $137,191. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Category Manager roles make?

Salaries for Associate Category Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Category Manager: $307,056; Associate Director Category: $281,677; Category Senior Manager: $147,790; Associate Customer Category Manager: $128,336; Category Manager: $128,220.

Associate Category Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Category Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Category Manager in Delaware is $127,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, an Associate Category Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,515
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,788 to $139,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,067

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Associate Category Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,100	$11,592	$2,675	$67
Average	$127,661	$10,638	$2,455	$61
25th Percentile	$114,788	$9,566	$2,207	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Category Manager Salaries

An Associate Category 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Category Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Category 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): $162,891
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,820
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,086
Expert (over 8 years): $179,460

Levels	Salary
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$162,891
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$110,397
Associate... Level Associate Category Manager	$126,820
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$146,086
Category ... Level Associate Category Manager	$179,460

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How Do Associate Category 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 Associate Category Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,574.
California: $139,044.
Massachusetts: $137,191.

District of Columbia $139,574 California $139,044 Massachusetts $137,191 Washington $136,687 New Jersey $136,636 Alaska $136,460 Connecticut $134,720 New York $134,014

Hawaii $131,758 Rhode Island $130,699 Maryland $129,980 Minnesota $128,997 Colorado $128,619 Illinois $128,493 Oregon $128,014 Delaware $127,661

New Hampshire $127,439 Virginia $126,942 Pennsylvania $125,493 Nevada $124,762 North Dakota $124,522 Michigan $124,144 Wisconsin $124,005 Vermont $123,728

Texas $122,959 Maine $122,909 Arizona $122,833 Ohio $122,745 Georgia $121,585 Indiana $121,005 Wyoming $120,892 Utah $120,715

Iowa $120,639 Kansas $120,034 Louisiana $119,858 North Carolina $119,795 Missouri $119,770 Florida $119,278 Montana $119,013 Nebraska $118,761

Kentucky $118,622 South Carolina $118,118 Tennessee $117,803 Idaho $117,677 New Mexico $116,757 Oklahoma $116,555 Alabama $115,811 South Dakota $114,563

Arkansas $113,883 West Virginia $113,517 Mississippi $112,420

Top Paying Cities for Associate Category 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:

Lincoln: $127,086
Little Creek: $128,016
Magnolia: $127,832

Lincoln, DE $127,086 Little Creek, DE $128,016 Magnolia, DE $127,832 Milford, DE $127,409 Marydel, DE $127,618 Millsboro, DE $126,553 Millville, DE $126,748 Milton, DE $126,968

Nassau, DE $127,060 Ocean View, DE $126,727 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,970 Seaford, DE $127,042 Selbyville, DE $126,516 Smyrna, DE $128,105 Viola, DE $127,515 Woodside, DE $127,858

Bear, DE $127,563 Newark, DE $127,515 Claymont, DE $127,776 Delaware City, DE $127,642 Hockessin, DE $127,503 Kirkwood, DE $127,618 Middletown, DE $127,667 Montchanin, DE $127,532

New Castle, DE $127,551 Odessa, DE $127,730 Port Penn, DE $127,816 Rockland, DE $127,545 Saint Georges, DE $127,627 Townsend, DE $127,824 Winterthur, DE $127,560 Lewes, DE $127,017

Wilmington, DE $127,510 Dover, DE $128,016 Dover Afb, DE $127,342 Bethany Beach, DE $126,593 Bethel, DE $126,724 Bridgeville, DE $127,023 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,656 Cheswold, DE $127,975

Clayton, DE $127,979 Dagsboro, DE $126,505 Delmar, DE $126,302 Ellendale, DE $126,685 Felton, DE $127,399 Fenwick Island, DE $126,533 Frankford, DE $126,312 Frederica, DE $127,525

Georgetown, DE $126,457 Greenwood, DE $127,043 Harbeson, DE $126,592 Harrington, DE $127,237 Hartly, DE $127,633 Houston, DE $127,056 Kenton, DE $127,985 Laurel, DE $126,381

Yorklyn, DE $127,541

Associate Category Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Category Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Associate Category Manager positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Category Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Category Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$165,959	$80.0	30%
Biotechnology	$159,576	$77.0	25%
Internet	$153,193	$74.0	20%
MFG Nondurable	$146,810	$71.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$140,427	$68.0	10%

Associate Category Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Category 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$114,788

Average $127,661/year

$139,100

$9,566

Average $10,638/month

$11,592

$2,207

Average $2,455/week

$2,675

$55

Average $61/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,100	$11,592	$2,675	$67
Average	$127,661	$10,638	$2,455	$61
25th Percentile	$114,788	$9,566	$2,207	$55

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