Associate Customer Category Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Customer Category Manager make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Customer Category Manager in the United States is $128,295 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an Associate Customer Category Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,855
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,134 to $140,104
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,062

Key Factors That Influence Associate Customer Category Manager Salaries

An Associate Customer Category Manager'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Customer Category Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Customer Category Manager'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): $161,621
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,541
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,835
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,961
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,061
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Category Management Analyst V less than 1 year $161,621
Category Management Supervisor 1-2 years $109,541
Associate Customer Category Manager 2-4 years $125,835
Category Management Senior Manager 5-8 years $144,961
Category Management Director over 8 years $178,061

Top Paying Cities for Associate Customer Category Manager

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: $161,818
  • San Francisco: $160,047
  • Oakland: $156,674

Associate Customer Category Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Customer Category Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Associate Customer Category Manager positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Customer Category Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Customer Category Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking $166,784 $80.0 30%
Biotechnology $160,369 $77.0 25%
Internet $153,954 $74.0 20%
MFG Nondurable $147,539 $71.0 15%
Energy & Utilities $141,125 $68.0 10%

Associate Customer Category Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Customer Category Manager'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$116,134
Average $128,295/year
$140,104
$9,678
Average $10,691/month
$11,675
$2,233
Average $2,467/week
$2,694
$56
Average $62/hour
$67
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $140,104 $11,675 $2,694 $67
Average $128,295 $10,691 $2,467 $62
25th Percentile $116,134 $9,678 $2,233 $56

Most common benefits for Associate Customer Category Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Associate Customer Category Manager

Here are companies hiring for Associate Customer Category Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

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FAQ about Associate Customer Category Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Customer Category Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Customer Category Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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