As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Category Manager in Paramus, NJ is $349,380, equivalent to $168 per hour, $6,719 weekly, or $29,115 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Category Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Category Manager in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $311,243 to $416,446. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($329,418) and 75th percentile ($384,485), while top earners (90th percentile) make $416,446 per year. This $55,067 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or E- Commerce, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paramus Assistant Category Manager often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide for Assistant Category Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Category Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Category Manager Salary $311,243 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Category Manager Salary $329,418 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Category Manager Salary $349,380 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Category Manager Salary $384,485 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Category Manager Salary $416,446 Paramus, NJ September 01, 2026
25% $329,418 10% $311,243 90% $416,446 75% $384,485 $349,380 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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