Manager, Vendor Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager, Vendor Management make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, Vendor Management in the United States is $109,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Manager, Vendor Management's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,613
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,292 to $114,676
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,313
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
AI-Powered HR
View as table View as graph 25% $98,292 10% $88,313 90% $119,613 75% $114,676 $109,253 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Manager, Vendor Management Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,676 $9,556 $2,205 $55
Average $109,253 $9,104 $2,101 $53
25th Percentile $98,292 $8,191 $1,890 $47
Check out Manager, Vendor Management Job Openings in the United States
Manager, Change Management

Arhaus - Boston Heights, OH

Vendor Management Associate Director

Grant Thornton LLP - Cleveland, OH

Vendor Management Associate Director

Grant Thornton LLP - Cincinnati, OH

Search More Manager, Vendor Management Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Manager, Vendor Management Salaries

A Manager, Vendor Management'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 Manager, Vendor Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, Vendor Management'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): $67,005
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,391
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,527
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,854
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,555
Levels Salary
Vendor Ma... Level Manager, Vendor Management$67,005
Vendor Ma... Level Manager, Vendor Management$88,391
Vendor Ma... Level Manager, Vendor Management$89,527
Manager, ... Level Manager, Vendor Management$108,854
Vendor Ma... Level Manager, Vendor Management$149,555
$67,005 0 yr
$88,391 < 2 yrs
$89,527 2-4 yrs
$108,854 5-8 yrs
$149,555 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Manager, Vendor Management 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 Manager, Vendor Managements. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $120,965.
  • California: $120,506.
  • Massachusetts: $118,900.

Top Paying Cities for Manager, Vendor Managements

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: $137,801
  • San Francisco: $136,446
  • Oakland: $133,420

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, Vendor Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.73% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Performance Review (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): Assessing employee performance and identifying strengths and weaknesses to promote communication and provide constructive performance feedback.
  • Managed Care (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Managed Care is a health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality. Also known as managed healthcare.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.73%
Performance Review 1.91%
Managed Care 1.27%
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 Manager, Vendor Management's salary.
  • Results Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 49%.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Results Oriented
$162,787
49%
Performance Review
$144,214
32%
Relationship Management
$137,659
26%
Business Administration
$134,381
23%
Analysis
$131,104
20%
Goal Setting
$127,826
17%
Get Latest Data

Manager, Vendor Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, Vendor Management'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manager, Vendor Management

Salaries for a Manager, Vendor Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,002 in 2023 to around $98,011 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, Vendor Management salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manager, Vendor Management Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$99,002
2024
$98,541
2025
$98,011
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $99,002
2024 $98,541
2025 $98,011
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Manager, Vendor Management

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Manager, Vendor Management

Here are companies hiring for Manager, Vendor Management and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Manager, Vendor Management Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Manager, Vendor Management job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst