Receiving Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Receiving Supervisor make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Receiving Supervisor in the United States is $67,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Receiving Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,715
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,617 to $76,607
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,167
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Receiving Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,607 $6,384 $1,473 $37
Average $67,701 $5,642 $1,302 $33
25th Percentile $60,617 $5,051 $1,166 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Receiving Supervisor Salaries

A Receiving Supervisor'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 Receiving Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Receiving Supervisor'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): $64,411
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,728
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,465
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,309
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,308
Levels Salary
Entry Level Receiving Supervisor$64,411
Intermediate Level Receiving Supervisor$64,728
Senior Level Receiving Supervisor$65,465
Specialist Level Receiving Supervisor$66,309
Expert Level Receiving Supervisor$67,308
$64,411 0 yr
$64,728 < 2 yrs
$65,465 2-4 yrs
$66,309 5-8 yrs
$67,308 > 8 yrs
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How Do Receiving Supervisor 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 Receiving Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,959.
  • California: $74,675.
  • Massachusetts: $73,679.

Top Paying Cities for Receiving Supervisors

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: $85,392
  • San Francisco: $84,457
  • Oakland: $82,677

What Skills Can Increase a Receiving Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.03% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Cash Handling (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): Process of receiving and giving money in a business. In retail, cash handling ranges from the point of sale to the behind-the-scenes money management during the day.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.03%
Packaging 1.97%
Cash Handling 1.45%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Receiving Supervisor's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$73,794
9%
Commitment
$73,117
8%
Process Improvement
$73,117
8%
Supply Chain
$71,763
6%
Team Management
$71,763
6%
Scheduling
$71,086
5%
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How Education impacts a Receiving Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Receiving Supervisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Receiving Supervisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $63,350 and $67,775).

Receiving Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Receiving Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 53.3%
Associates 16.0%
Bachelors 28.0%
Masters 1.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Receiving Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Receiving Supervisor'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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Receiving Supervisor

Salaries for a Receiving Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $71,046 in 2023 to around $71,265 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Receiving Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Receiving Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$71,046
2024
$72,003
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$71,265
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2024 $72,003
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