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Global supply chain director salary

Average global supply chain director salary

$139,768

$67.2 hourly rate

Entry-level global supply chain director salary
$99,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Global Supply Chain Director Salary

The average salary for a Global Supply Chain Director is currently $139,768 annually, translating to about $67 per hour. This figure represents a competitive compensation for leaders in logistics and supply chain management. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Location-Based Salary Insights

Global Supply Chain Directors in states like California, New York, and Texas typically earn higher salaries due to the concentration of major companies and industries. For instance, California offers some of the highest salaries, reflecting the cost of living and demand for experienced professionals.

Industries and Job Opportunities

Industries such as manufacturing, retail, and technology frequently seek qualified candidates for these roles, highlighting the diverse opportunities available. Many companies are investing in supply chain management to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, increasing the demand for skilled directors.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape for Global Supply Chain Directors can help job seekers make informed career choices. Explore job listings on Zippia to find opportunities that match your skill set and salary expectations.

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Nike$154,277
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Global supply chain director salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a global supply chain director typically falls between $139,768 and $253,490.
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$139,768yearly
glassdoor[1]
$253,490yearly
payscale[2]
$144,828yearly

Average global supply chain director salary by state

The highest-paying states for global supply chain directors are Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The lowest average global supply chain director salary states are Florida, Colorado, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for global supply chain directors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1South Dakota$155,160$74.60
2Vermont$161,658$77.72
3Montana$156,305$75.15
4Wyoming$149,546$71.90
5Connecticut$160,216$77.03
6Massachusetts$158,486$76.20
7Nevada$153,827$73.96
8Idaho$145,845$70.12
9Illinois$147,619$70.97
10Oklahoma$138,551$66.61
11Washington$148,025$71.17
12Pennsylvania$146,736$70.55
13Missouri$149,211$71.74
14Arkansas$133,084$63.98
15New Hampshire$140,330$67.47
16New York$150,221$72.22
17Oregon$144,357$69.40
18California$150,763$72.48
19Hawaii$149,704$71.97
20Ohio$143,317$68.90
21Rhode Island$138,905$66.78
22Arizona$139,268$66.96
23Georgia$139,845$67.23
24Louisiana$132,356$63.63
25Maine$141,741$68.14
26Utah$134,000$64.42
27Mississippi$128,297$61.68
28Kentucky$135,800$65.29
29New Jersey$135,251$65.02
30Virginia$144,708$69.57
31West Virginia$128,405$61.73
32Alabama$126,858$60.99
33Minnesota$133,505$64.19
34District of Columbia$132,968$63.93
35North Dakota$129,928$62.47
36Tennessee$128,572$61.81
37Nebraska$132,029$63.48
38Iowa$119,971$57.68
39Maryland$139,095$66.87
40Texas$131,029$62.99
41Indiana$128,960$62.00
42South Carolina$129,826$62.42
43Delaware$133,379$64.12
44North Carolina$127,916$61.50
45Alaska$128,242$61.65
46Kansas$120,481$57.92
47Wisconsin$117,745$56.61
48New Mexico$124,591$59.90
49Colorado$121,298$58.32
50Michigan$118,576$57.01
51Florida$122,798$59.04
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Highest paying cities for global supply chain directors

The highest-paying cities for global supply chain directors are Boston, MA, Alameda, CA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$159,487$76.68
2Alameda, CA$156,901$75.43
3New York, NY$150,514$72.36
4Seattle, WA$149,081$71.67
5Chicago, IL$148,857$71.57
6Mechanicsville, VA$145,184$69.80
7Roswell, GA$140,511$67.55
8Yuma, AZ$140,466$67.53
9Frankfort, KY$136,309$65.53
10Newark, NJ$135,664$65.22
11Salt Lake City, UT$134,213$64.53
12Fridley, MN$133,633$64.25
13Arlington, TX$131,758$63.35
14Indianapolis, IN$128,606$61.83
15Morrisville, NC$128,261$61.66
16Miami, FL$121,999$58.65
17Denver, CO$121,286$58.31
18Marshalltown, IA$120,135$57.76
19Warren, MI$118,766$57.10
20Racine, WI$117,892$56.68

Global supply chain director salary details

A global supply chain director's salary ranges from $99,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $196,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average global supply chain director salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a global supply chain director's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$196,000$16,333$94
75th Percentile$167,000$13,917$80
Average$139,768$11,647$67
25th Percentile$116,000$9,667$56
10th Percentile$99,000$8,250$48

Highest paying global supply chain director jobs

The highest paying types of global supply chain directors are global director, director, procurement, and supply chain director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Inventory Manager$62,768$5,231$30.1830,717
Procurement Officer$73,568$6,131$35.3768,935
Inventory Control Manager$59,401$4,950$28.5661,002
Director Of Materials Management$91,206$7,600$43.8581,836
Planning Manager$98,486$8,207$47.35137,190
Material Manager$96,125$8,010$46.2143,759

Top companies hiring global supply chain directors now:

  1. Allen Corporation of America jobs (3)
  2. Kellogg jobs (4)
  3. AECOM jobs (9)
  4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise jobs (3)
  5. Estée Lauder jobs (7)

Which companies pay global supply chain directors the most?

Global supply chain director salaries at Nike and Cisco are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average global supply chain director salary at companies like BD and Mars are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nike$154,277$74.17
2Cisco$146,994$70.67
3BD$145,847$70.12
4Mars$144,259$69.36
5Legrand$143,605$69.04
6Oil States International$143,176$68.83
7Medimedia$142,184$68.36
8HP$138,829$66.74
9AECOM$138,400$66.54
10ASTRA$136,845$65.79
11General Motors$136,802$65.77
12Dynisco$136,667$65.71
13Johnson & Johnson$136,006$65.39
14Lenovo$135,351$65.07
15Track Group$133,995$64.42
16Gowan Company$133,646$64.25
17Schenker Inc$131,727$63.33
18Newell Brands$130,755$62.86
19OSI Systems$129,774$62.39
20Armstrong Flooring$129,643$62.33

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$142,000$139,600$137,200$134,800$132,400$130,000
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Global Supply Chain Director salary by industry

The average global supply chain director salary varies across industries:

  • The average global supply chain director salary in the telecommunication industry is $135,036, the highest of any industry.
  • The average global supply chain director salary in the finance industry is $133,120.
  • Global supply chain directors in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $131,600, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for global supply chain directors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Telecommunication$135,036$64.92
2Technology$133,120$64.00
3Health Care$132,214$63.56
4Manufacturing$131,600$63.27

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Global supply chain director salary trends

The average global supply chain director salary has risen by $17,206 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average global supply chain director earned $122,562 annually, but today, they earn $139,768 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for global supply chain directors over the last decade.

Compare global supply chain director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average global supply chain director salary over time

Compare global supply chain director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Global supply chain director salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$140,000$67.20+4.1%
2024$134,000$64.46+1.3%
2023$132,000$63.62+1.7%
2022$130,000$62.52+0.6%
2021$129,000$62.14+0.1%

Recently added global supply chain director salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Operation SmileGlobal Supply Chain, DirectorVirginia Beach, VA06/30/2025$90,400
Hawaiian HostDirector of Global Supply ChainUrban Honolulu, HI06/09/2025$150,000
Hawaiian HostDirector of Global Supply ChainLos Angeles, CA06/09/2025$150,000
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.Director Global Supply Chain, Mrp/ExecutionSevern, MD06/07/2025$188,320
Healthcare ServicesDirector, Mergers and Acquisitions-Global Supply Chain(Solventum)Maplewood, MN05/27/2025$222,044
Operation SmileGlobal Supply Chain, DirectorVirginia Beach, VA05/25/2025$90,400
AtmusGlobal Supply Chain Planning DirectorNashville, TN05/10/2025$134,024
Hawaiian HostDirector of Global Supply ChainUrban Honolulu, HI05/03/2025$150,000
Healthcare ServicesDirector, Mergers and Acquisitions-Global Supply Chain(Solventum)Maplewood, MN04/29/2025$222,044
Hawaiian HostDirector of Global Supply ChainUrban Honolulu, HI04/28/2025$150,000

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