Category Manager salary

The median Category Manager salary in the US is $120k to $157k per year, based on 30 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-10-25. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$107k
Typical (median)
$120k–$157k
Upper (75th pct)
$180k
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Common questions

What is the average Category Manager salary?

The median Category Manager salary in the US is $120k to $157k per year, based on 30 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Category Manager?

Most Category Manager roles in the US fall between $107k (25th percentile) and $180k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Category Manager salary calculated?

It is calculated from 30 active Category Manager job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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