Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salary in the United States

How much does a Director, Supply Chain and Materials make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Supply Chain and Materials in the United States is $216,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $251,506
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,434 to $234,626
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $182,363
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Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $234,626 $19,552 $4,512 $113
Average $216,086 $18,007 $4,156 $104
25th Percentile $198,434 $16,536 $3,816 $95
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Key Factors That Influence Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salaries

A Director, Supply Chain and Materials'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 Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Supply Chain and Materials'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): $110,125
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $131,536
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $172,509
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $214,723
  • Expert (over 8 years): $250,260
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Supply Ch... Level Director, Supply Chain and Materials$110,125
Supply Ch... Level Director, Supply Chain and Materials$131,536
Supply Ch... Level Director, Supply Chain and Materials$172,509
Director,... Level Director, Supply Chain and Materials$214,723
SVP of Su... Level Director, Supply Chain and Materials$250,260
$110,125 0 yr
$131,536 < 2 yrs
$172,509 2-4 yrs
$214,723 5-8 yrs
$250,260 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director, Supply Chain and Materials 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 Director, Supply Chain and Materials. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $239,250.
  • California: $238,343.
  • Massachusetts: $235,166.

Top Paying Cities for Director, Supply Chain and Materials

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: $272,549
  • San Francisco: $269,870
  • Oakland: $263,884

What Skills Can Increase a Director, Supply Chain and Materials's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 0.77% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Leadership 5.99%
ERP 1.86%
Microsoft Office 0.77%
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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 Director, Supply Chain and Materials's salary.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Development
 $224,729
4%
Strategic Planning
 $222,569
3%
Quality Assurance
 $222,569
3%
ERP Systems
 $222,569
3%
Innovation
 $222,569
3%
Process Development
 $222,569
3%
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How Education impacts a Director, Supply Chain and Materials's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director, Supply Chain and Materials 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 Director, Supply Chain and Materials with a Bachelor's Degree is between $183,359 and $194,769).

Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director, Supply Chain and Materials
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 5.0%
Associates 1.8%
Bachelors 39.9%
Masters 52.0%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Director, Supply Chain and Materials Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Supply Chain and Materials'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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$198,434
Average $216,086/year
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Average $18,007/month
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Average $4,156/week
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Average $104/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $234,626 $19,552 $4,512 $113
Average $216,086 $18,007 $4,156 $104
25th Percentile $198,434 $16,536 $3,816 $95

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Salary Trends for Director, Supply Chain and Materials

Salaries for a Director, Supply Chain and Materials can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $165,636 in 2023 to around $158,147 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director, Supply Chain and Materials salary trends, .

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