What are the main factors that influence a Category Development Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Category Development Manager's salary?

A Category Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $163,829, a Category Management Supervisor (10+ years)earns $111,025, a Category Development Manager (10+ years)earns $127,538, a Category Management Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $146,886, a Category Management Director (10+ years)earns $180,498,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Development Manager?

Category Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $137,323, California $136,802, Massachusetts $134,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Category Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Category Manager: $306,873; SVP of Category: $280,720; Category Directory: $181,500; Category Senior Manager: $147,690; Category Leadership Manager: $130,232.

Category Development Manager Salary in Colorado

How much does a Category Development Manager make in Colorado?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Development Manager in Colorado is $126,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,212
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,235 to $137,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,207

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Category Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,363	$11,447	$2,642	$66
Average	$126,545	$10,545	$2,434	$61
25th Percentile	$112,235	$9,353	$2,158	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Category Development Manager Salaries

A Category Development 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 Category Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Development 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): $163,829
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,538
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,886
Expert (over 8 years): $180,498

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Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$163,829
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$111,025
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$127,538
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$146,886
Category ... Level Category Development Manager	$180,498

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

District of Columbia: $137,323.
California: $136,802.
Massachusetts: $134,979.

District of Columbia $137,323 California $136,802 Massachusetts $134,979 Washington $134,482 New Jersey $134,433 Alaska $134,259 Connecticut $132,548 New York $131,853

Hawaii $129,633 Rhode Island $128,591 Maryland $127,884 Minnesota $126,917 Colorado $126,545 Illinois $126,421 Oregon $125,949 Delaware $125,602

New Hampshire $125,384 Virginia $124,895 Pennsylvania $123,469 Nevada $122,750 North Dakota $122,514 Michigan $122,142 Wisconsin $122,005 Vermont $121,733

Texas $120,976 Maine $120,926 Arizona $120,852 Ohio $120,765 Georgia $119,624 Indiana $119,054 Wyoming $118,942 Utah $118,768

Iowa $118,694 Kansas $118,099 Louisiana $117,925 North Carolina $117,863 Missouri $117,838 Florida $117,354 Montana $117,094 Nebraska $116,846

Kentucky $116,709 South Carolina $116,213 Tennessee $115,903 Idaho $115,779 New Mexico $114,874 Oklahoma $114,675 Alabama $113,944 South Dakota $112,716

Arkansas $112,046 West Virginia $111,686 Mississippi $110,607

Top Paying Cities for Category Development 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:

Glen Haven: $122,154
Hygiene: $130,005
Johnstown: $124,957

Glen Haven, CO $122,154 Hygiene, CO $130,005 Johnstown, CO $124,957 Laporte, CO $122,898 Livermore, CO $122,650 Loveland, CO $122,737 Lyons, CO $129,918 Masonville, CO $122,898

Mead, CO $125,577 Milliken, CO $124,858 Niwot, CO $130,166 Red Feather Lakes, CO $119,240 Severance, CO $122,489 Timnath, CO $122,898 Wellington, CO $122,898 Windsor, CO $122,650

Brighton, CO $125,788 Ault, CO $122,067 Briggsdale, CO $119,128 Carr, CO $116,871 Eastlake, CO $126,284 Eaton, CO $121,373 Evans, CO $124,002 Fort Lupton, CO $125,999

Galeton, CO $120,393 Gilcrest, CO $124,858 Gill, CO $121,348 Greeley, CO $123,618 Henderson, CO $126,111 Hudson, CO $125,925 Keenesburg, CO $125,788 Kersey, CO $123,072

La Salle, CO $124,374 Lucerne, CO $121,906 Nunn, CO $122,154 Orchard, CO $121,658 Pierce, CO $122,154 Ohio City, CO $127,252 Parlin, CO $127,252 Penrose, CO $120,505

Pitkin, CO $127,252 Poncha Springs, CO $127,252 Powderhorn, CO $127,252 Rockvale, CO $120,368 Sargents, CO $127,252 Twin Lakes, CO $127,661 Westcliffe, CO $118,793 Wetmore, CO $119,574

Durango, CO $121,298 Cahone, CO $127,252 Cortez, CO $127,252 Dolores, CO $127,252 Dove Creek, CO $127,252 Egnar, CO $127,252 Hesperus, CO $121,298 Lewis, CO $127,252

Mancos, CO $127,252 Marvel, CO $119,116 Mesa Verde National Park, CO $119,116 Pleasant View, CO $127,252 Rico, CO $127,252 Towaoc, CO $119,116 Yellow Jacket, CO $127,252 Montrose, CO $127,252

Austin, CO $127,252 Bedrock, CO $127,252 Cedaredge, CO $127,252 Cory, CO $127,252 Crawford, CO $127,252 Delta, CO $127,252 Eckert, CO $127,252 Hotchkiss, CO $127,252

Lazear, CO $127,252 Naturita, CO $127,252 Norwood, CO $127,252 Nucla, CO $127,252 Olathe, CO $127,252 Ophir, CO $127,252 Ouray, CO $127,252 Paonia, CO $127,252

Paradox, CO $127,252 Placerville, CO $127,252 Redvale, CO $127,252 Ridgway, CO $127,252 Silverton, CO $127,252 Somerset, CO $127,252 Telluride, CO $127,252 Grand Junction, CO $127,252

Platteville, CO $125,391 Roggen, CO $124,697 Weldona, CO $123,432 Wiggins, CO $123,432 Fort Morgan, CO $123,432 Log Lane Village, CO $123,432 Akron, CO $120,877 Amherst, CO $118,706

Atwood, CO $118,706 Brush, CO $120,877 Crook, CO $115,754 Eckley, CO $120,877 Fleming, CO $118,706 Grover, CO $115,754 Haxtun, CO $118,706 Hereford, CO $115,754

Hillrose, CO $120,877 Holyoke, CO $118,706 Idalia, CO $122,179 Iliff, CO $115,754 Julesburg, CO $115,754 Lindon, CO $125,205 Merino, CO $118,706 New Raymer, CO $118,706

Otis, CO $120,877 Ovid, CO $115,754 Padroni, CO $115,754 Paoli, CO $118,706 Peetz, CO $115,754 Sedgwick, CO $115,754 Snyder, CO $120,877 Sterling, CO $118,706

Stoneham, CO $118,706 Vernon, CO $121,286 Woodrow, CO $125,205 Wray, CO $122,824 Yuma, CO $120,877 Anton, CO $125,205 Arapahoe, CO $120,666 Arriba, CO $122,551

Bethune, CO $122,179 Burlington, CO $122,179 Calhan, CO $122,551 Cascade, CO $123,791 Cheyenne Wells, CO $120,666 Cope, CO $123,878 Cripple Creek, CO $122,960 Divide, CO $122,960

Flagler, CO $122,179 Florissant, CO $122,551 Fountain, CO $123,456 Genoa, CO $122,551 Green Mountain Falls, CO $123,543 Guffey, CO $122,551 Hugo, CO $122,551 Joes, CO $123,878

Karval, CO $120,666 Kirk, CO $123,878 Kit Carson, CO $120,666 Limon, CO $122,551 Lake George, CO $122,551 Manitou Springs, CO $123,791 Matheson, CO $122,551 Peyton, CO $122,712

Ramah, CO $122,551 Rush, CO $121,683 Seibert, CO $122,179 Simla, CO $122,551 Stratton, CO $122,179 U S A F Academy, CO $123,705 Victor, CO $123,047 Vona, CO $122,179

Wild Horse, CO $120,666 Woodland Park, CO $123,208 Yoder, CO $121,497 Colorado Springs, CO $123,791 Clifton, CO $127,252 Fruita, CO $127,252 Gateway, CO $127,252 Glade Park, CO $127,252

Loma, CO $127,252 Mack, CO $127,252 Palisade, CO $127,252 Whitewater, CO $127,252 Glenwood Springs, CO $127,252 Dinosaur, CO $121,857 Aspen, CO $128,492 Snowmass Village, CO $128,492

Avon, CO $127,512 Basalt, CO $127,996 Carbondale, CO $127,152 Collbran, CO $127,252 Craig, CO $126,272 De Beque, CO $127,252 Eagle, CO $126,768 Edwards, CO $127,425

Parachute, CO $127,252 Battlement Mesa, CO $127,252 Gypsum, CO $126,718 Hamilton, CO $126,272 Hayden, CO $126,272 Maybell, CO $126,768 Meeker, CO $126,768 Meredith, CO $128,157

Mesa, CO $127,252 Minturn, CO $127,512 Molina, CO $127,252 New Castle, CO $127,252 Rangely, CO $126,768 Red Cliff, CO $127,512 Rifle, CO $127,252 Silt, CO $127,252

Slater, CO $114,477 Snowmass, CO $128,244 Wolcott, CO $127,016 Woody Creek, CO $128,492 Vail, CO $127,512 Pueblo, CO $120,033 Colorado City, CO $118,793 Aguilar, CO $118,793

Arlington, CO $118,793 Avondale, CO $119,785 Beulah, CO $118,793 Boncarbo, CO $118,793 Boone, CO $119,376 Branson, CO $118,793 Campo, CO $115,295 Cheraw, CO $118,793

Crowley, CO $118,793 Eads, CO $118,793 Fort Lyon, CO $118,793 Fowler, CO $118,793 Gardner, CO $118,793 Granada, CO $118,793 Hartman, CO $118,793 Hasty, CO $118,793

Haswell, CO $118,793 Hoehne, CO $118,793 Holly, CO $118,793 Kim, CO $118,793 La Junta, CO $118,793 Lamar, CO $118,793 Las Animas, CO $118,793 La Veta, CO $118,793

Mc Clave, CO $118,793 Manzanola, CO $118,793 Model, CO $118,793 Olney Springs, CO $118,793 Ordway, CO $118,793 Pritchett, CO $118,793 Rocky Ford, CO $118,793 Rye, CO $118,793

Sheridan Lake, CO $118,793 Springfield, CO $118,793 Sugar City, CO $118,793 Swink, CO $118,793 Trinchera, CO $118,793 Trinidad, CO $118,793 Two Buttes, CO $118,793 Vilas, CO $118,793

Walsenburg, CO $118,793 Walsh, CO $115,295 Weston, CO $118,793 Wiley, CO $118,793 Alamosa, CO $118,793 Antonito, CO $115,345 Arboles, CO $115,345 Arvada, CO $126,446

Aurora, CO $126,359 Bayfield, CO $121,298 Broomfield, CO $127,934 Commerce City, CO $126,446 Dupont, CO $126,446 Eldorado Springs, CO $130,166 Lafayette, CO $130,005 Louisville, CO $130,166

Westminster, CO $126,446 Wheat Ridge, CO $126,446 Agate, CO $123,878 Bennett, CO $125,205 Byers, CO $125,205 Castle Rock, CO $124,250 Deer Trail, CO $125,205 Elbert, CO $123,184

Elizabeth, CO $124,126 Englewood, CO $126,446 Franktown, CO $124,238 Kiowa, CO $123,878 Larkspur, CO $123,345 Littleton, CO $126,359 Lone Tree, CO $126,359 Louviers, CO $125,701

Monument, CO $123,208 Palmer Lake, CO $122,960 Parker, CO $125,491 Sedalia, CO $125,304 Strasburg, CO $125,205 Watkins, CO $126,272 Denver, CO $126,446 Thornton, CO $126,446

Boulder, CO $130,166 Golden, CO $126,359 Alma, CO $126,582 Bailey, CO $126,135 Black Hawk, CO $129,422 Bond, CO $126,520 Breckenridge, CO $126,669 Buffalo Creek, CO $125,379

Burns, CO $126,408 Central City, CO $129,335 Clark, CO $120,368 Climax, CO $126,768 Coalmont, CO $125,615 Como, CO $126,272 Conifer, CO $126,582 Cowdrey, CO $114,477

Dillon, CO $126,768 Dumont, CO $127,289 Evergreen, CO $125,615 Empire, CO $127,202 Fairplay, CO $126,532 Fraser, CO $127,599 Frisco, CO $126,929 Georgetown, CO $127,140

Granby, CO $127,884 Grand Lake, CO $127,177 Grant, CO $126,433 Hartsel, CO $125,354 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $127,152 Idaho Springs, CO $127,239 Idledale, CO $126,111 Indian Hills, CO $126,036

Jamestown, CO $130,166 Jefferson, CO $126,272 Kittredge, CO $125,788 Kremmling, CO $126,272 Leadville, CO $126,756 Mc Coy, CO $126,272 Morrison, CO $126,284 Nederland, CO $130,005

Oak Creek, CO $126,272 Parshall, CO $126,718 Phippsburg, CO $126,272 Pine, CO $126,111 Pinecliffe, CO $130,166 Rand, CO $125,615 Rollinsville, CO $129,918 Shawnee, CO $126,371

Silver Plume, CO $127,115 Steamboat Springs, CO $126,272 Tabernash, CO $127,760 Toponas, CO $126,272 Walden, CO $118,061 Ward, CO $130,080 Winter Park, CO $127,463 Yampa, CO $126,272

Silverthorne, CO $126,929 Longmont, CO $129,831 Allenspark, CO $129,670 Estes Park, CO $125,292 Bellvue, CO $122,898 Berthoud, CO $125,627 Dacono, CO $127,401 Drake, CO $122,402

Erie, CO $129,831 Firestone, CO $126,086 Fort Collins, CO $122,898 Frederick, CO $129,335 Blanca, CO $118,793 Capulin, CO $117,069 Center, CO $118,793 Chama, CO $118,793

Chimney Rock, CO $121,298 Chromo, CO $115,345 Conejos, CO $115,345 Creede, CO $127,252 Crestone, CO $118,793 Del Norte, CO $122,861 Fort Garland, CO $118,793 San Luis, CO $115,345

Homelake, CO $118,793 Hooper, CO $118,793 Ignacio, CO $115,345 Jaroso, CO $115,345 La Jara, CO $117,069 Manassa, CO $117,069 Moffat, CO $118,793 Monte Vista, CO $118,793

Mosca, CO $118,793 Pagosa Springs, CO $115,345 Romeo, CO $117,069 Saguache, CO $122,861 Sanford, CO $117,069 San Pablo, CO $118,793 South Fork, CO $127,252 Villa Grove, CO $122,861

Salida, CO $124,908 Almont, CO $127,252 Buena Vista, CO $127,252 Canon City, CO $120,802 Cimarron, CO $127,252 Coal Creek, CO $120,319 Coaldale, CO $120,666 Cotopaxi, CO $120,666

Crested Butte, CO $127,339 Florence, CO $120,405 Monarch, CO $127,252 Granite, CO $126,942 Gunnison, CO $127,252 Hillside, CO $120,666 Howard, CO $122,551 Lake City, CO $127,252

Nathrop, CO $127,252

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

Understanding how a Category Development 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 April 01, 2026

$112,235

Average $126,545/year

$137,363

$9,353

Average $10,545/month

$11,447

$2,158

Average $2,434/week

$2,642

$54

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,363	$11,447	$2,642	$66
Average	$126,545	$10,545	$2,434	$61
25th Percentile	$112,235	$9,353	$2,158	$54

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