Supply Chain Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$102,000
national median salary
$78,000 to $136,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $107,230 for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (SOC 11-3071) across the United States, based on 221,180 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$65,120
25th percentile
$82,440
Median
$107,230
75th percentile
$146,770
90th percentile
$194,900
Workers surveyed
221,180
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$102,010
May 2025 release
$107,230
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (SOC 11-3071) rather than Supply Chain Managerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 11-3071Highest Paying
$145,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$106,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$77,000
Jackson, MS
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 11-3071. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Supply Chain Manager salary in the United States at $102,000 in 2026, within a range of $78,000 to $136,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $145,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Global scope and spend under management create the widest pay variations.
Supply Chain Manager salary by city.
Skills that increase Supply Chain Manager pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Supply Chain Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,280 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Global scope and spend under management create the widest pay variations. Managers overseeing international supplier networks and $50 million or more in annual procurement earn premiums of 20 to 30%. Industry matters significantly, with pharmaceutical and semiconductor supply chain managers earning the highest salaries.
Supply chain analysts start at $60,000 to $78,000. Supply chain managers earn $95,000 to $130,000. Senior managers and directors reach $130,000 to $175,000. VPs of supply chain command $170,000 to $250,000, with chief supply chain officers exceeding $280,000 at large manufacturers.
Annual bonuses of 10 to 20% are tied to cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory optimization metrics. Equity is common at tech and manufacturing companies. Relocation packages and international hardship premiums apply for global roles.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Supply Chain Managers typically earn $92,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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