Divisional Merchandising Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Divisional Merchandising Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Divisional Merchandising Manager in the United States is $193,875 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $221,571
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,365 to $208,372
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $166,154
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Divisional Merchandising Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $208,372 $17,364 $4,007 $100
Average $193,875 $16,156 $3,728 $93
25th Percentile $179,365 $14,947 $3,449 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Divisional Merchandising Manager Salaries

A Divisional Merchandising 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 Divisional Merchandising Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Divisional Merchandising 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): $121,393
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $159,758
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $192,809
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $289,536
  • Expert (over 8 years): $435,991
Levels Salary
Merchandi... Level Divisional Merchandising Manager$121,393
Merchandi... Level Divisional Merchandising Manager$159,758
Divisiona... Level Divisional Merchandising Manager$192,809
Merchandi... Level Divisional Merchandising Manager$289,536
Chief Mer... Level Divisional Merchandising Manager$435,991
$121,393 0 yr
$159,758 < 2 yrs
$192,809 2-4 yrs
$289,536 5-8 yrs
$435,991 > 8 yrs
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How Do Divisional Merchandising 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 Divisional Merchandising Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $214,658.
  • California: $213,844.
  • Massachusetts: $210,994.

Top Paying Cities for Divisional Merchandising 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: $244,535
  • San Francisco: $241,857
  • Oakland: $236,760

What Skills Can Increase a Divisional Merchandising Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.76% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 0.22% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 13.76%
Regulatory Compliance 1.93%
Pricing 0.22%
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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 Divisional Merchandising Manager's salary.
  • Strategic Mindset: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Forecasting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Mindset
 $232,650
20%
Tableau
 $213,263
10%
Forecasting
 $211,324
9%
People Management
 $209,385
8%
Coaching
 $207,446
7%
Supply Chain
 $207,446
7%
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How Education impacts a Divisional Merchandising Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Divisional Merchandising 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 Divisional Merchandising Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $187,229 and $201,051).

Divisional Merchandising Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Divisional Merchandising Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 14.3%
High School 14.3%
Associates 10.9%
Bachelors 52.1%
Masters 21.0%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Divisional Merchandising Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Divisional Merchandising 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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$179,365
Average $193,875/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $208,372 $17,364 $4,007 $100
Average $193,875 $16,156 $3,728 $93
25th Percentile $179,365 $14,947 $3,449 $86

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Salary Trends for Divisional Merchandising Manager

Salaries for a Divisional Merchandising Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $164,523 in 2023 to around $163,395 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Divisional Merchandising Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Divisional Merchandising Manager Over Time

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$164,523
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$165,167
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