Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Category Marketing Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Category Marketing Manager in the United States is $133,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,218
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,791 to $145,847
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,349
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Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $145,847 $12,154 $2,805 $70
Average $133,358 $11,113 $2,565 $64
25th Percentile $120,791 $10,066 $2,323 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salaries

An Assistant Category Marketing 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 Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Category Marketing 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): $167,947
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $113,824
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,756
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,620
  • Expert (over 8 years): $185,031
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Category ... Level Assistant Category Marketing Manager$167,947
Category ... Level Assistant Category Marketing Manager$113,824
Assistant... Level Assistant Category Marketing Manager$130,756
Category ... Level Assistant Category Marketing Manager$150,620
Category ... Level Assistant Category Marketing Manager$185,031
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$130,756 2-4 yrs
$150,620 5-8 yrs
$185,031 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Category Marketing 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 Assistant Category Marketing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $147,654.
  • California: $147,094.
  • Massachusetts: $145,134.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Category Marketing 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: $168,204
  • San Francisco: $166,363
  • Oakland: $162,857

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Category Marketing Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.3% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Strategic Sourcing (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Identifying spend profiles and developing channels to acquire the optimum value of supplies that align with organizational goals.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Analysis 7.3%
Strategic Sourcing 2.62%
Economics 0.86%
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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 an Assistant Category Marketing Manager's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $137,359
3%
Partnering
 $137,359
3%
Accountability
 $137,359
3%
Product Development
 $137,359
3%
Supplier Management
 $136,025
2%
Presentation
 $136,025
2%
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Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Category Marketing 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, Assistant Category Marketing Manager positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Category Marketing Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Category Marketing Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$173,365$83.030%
Biotechnology$166,698$80.025%
Internet$160,030$77.020%
MFG Nondurable$153,362$74.015%
Energy & Utilities$146,694$71.010%

Assistant Category Marketing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Category Marketing 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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$120,791
Average $133,358/year
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Average $11,113/month
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Average $2,565/week
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Average $64/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,847 $12,154 $2,805 $70
Average $133,358 $11,113 $2,565 $64
25th Percentile $120,791 $10,066 $2,323 $58

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Salary Trends for Assistant Category Marketing Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Category Marketing Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $152,622 in 2023 to around $151,593 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Category Marketing Manager salary trends, .

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