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Category Merchant Manager

Average Category Merchant Manager Salary

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$85,821
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$58k
MEDIAN
$86k
90%
$119k

The average salary for a Category Merchant Manager is $85,821 in 2025

Base Salary
$58k - $119k
Bonus
$3k - $20k
Profit Sharing
$994 - $13k
Commission
$11k - $22k
Total Pay
$59k - $130k
Based on 1,092 salary profiles (last updated May 04 2022)
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3.7 out of 5
(262)
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Common Health Benefits for a Category Merchant Manager

Medical
92%
Dental
88%
Vision
82%
None
8%

Gender Breakdown for Category Merchant Managers

Female
50.3%
Male
48.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 702 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Category Merchant Managers

What is the highest pay for Category Merchant Managers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Category Merchant Manager is $119k / year

What is the lowest pay for Category Merchant Managers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Category Merchant Manager is $58k / year

How can Category Merchant Managers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Category Merchant Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Category Merchant Manager that oversees more junior Category Merchant Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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