Category Planner Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does a Category Planner make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Category Planner in Milwaukee, WI is $82,008. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,238 to a high of $102,489, with most professionals earning between $72,707 and $92,728.

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Execute purchasing of new items and demand changes timely.

November 18, 2022

Evaluate new SKU forecasts, IPs, minimum/maximum presentation, weeks of supply, and margin of all assortment plans.

January 22, 2023

Collaborate with Design to identify category insights and opportunities to define the category strategy and optimal assortment through pricing and attribute analysis.

March 30, 2023

Demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool DPR, to drive team's performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising KPIs.

April 01, 2023

Provide in-season analysis and recommendations for promotional activity and exit strategy to achieve sales, margin, and inventory goals in seasonal programs.

April 21, 2023

Manage OpCo level SKU count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 2,000 Purchase Order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required.

April 22, 2023

Negotiate changes and other terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best return at the most cost-effective prices possible while retaining quality specifications.

April 27, 2023

Understand various data sets and analytical software, how they can be coupled to draw insights, and master their deployment.

May 05, 2023

Review suppliers and take correct action to improve performance of non-performing suppliers.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Category Planner in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

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72707

92728

82008

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

75937

98124

86163

What is the average salary for Category Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Category Planner in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Category Planner ranges from $72,707 to $92,728 with the average base salary of $82,008. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,937 to $98,124 with the average total cash compensation of $86,163.

View Average Salary for Category Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,008	$72,707 - $92,728
Bonus	$4,155	$3,231 - $5,395
Total Pay	$86,163	$75,937 - $98,124

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Category Planner Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,438 - $92,386	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,201 - $89,533	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,201 - $89,533	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,428 - $91,098	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,136 - $89,449	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,791 - $95,387	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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