How much does a Head of Merchandising Category Management make in Illinois? The average Head of Merchandising Category Management salary in Illinois is $260,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $223,500 and $312,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head of Merchandising Category Management Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Merchandising Category Management Salary $189,722 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Merchandising Category Management Salary $223,500 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Merchandising Category Management Salary $260,600 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Merchandising Category Management Salary $312,800 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Merchandising Category Management Salary $360,325 IL March 26, 2024
25% $223,500 10% $189,722 90% $360,325 75% $312,800 $260,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head of Merchandising Category Management oversees the implementation of category management to achieve company's strategies and financial goals. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's merchandising category management. Being a Head of Merchandising Category Management typically reports to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. The Head of Merchandising Category Management manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Head of Merchandising Category Management typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $267,177 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $266,159 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $241,198 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $243,491 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $247,311 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $266,159 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $239,925 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $237,887 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $247,311 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $234,321 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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