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Director of supply chain operations salary

Average director of supply chain operations salary

$117,026

$56.26 hourly rate

Entry-level director of supply chain operations salary
$71,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Director of Supply Chain Operations Salary

The average salary for a Director of Supply Chain Operations is approximately $117,026 annually, translating to about $56 per hour. This compensation can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience. In states with high demand for supply chain professionals, salaries can exceed the national average, offering lucrative opportunities.

Key Salary Insights

For instance, directors in industries such as manufacturing and retail often command higher salaries due to the complexity of their operational needs. The highest-paying states for this role typically include California, New York, and Texas, where the demand for supply chain expertise is robust. Additionally, professionals with extensive experience can negotiate salaries above the average, reflecting their value in streamlining operations and driving efficiency.

Exploring Opportunities

As companies increasingly recognize the importance of effective supply chain management, the demand for qualified directors is projected to rise. Job seekers should leverage resources like Zippia to explore job openings, salary estimates, and industry trends to better inform their career decisions. Understanding the nuances of salary structures across various roles and locations can be instrumental in maximizing career growth.

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Meta$185,462
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Director of supply chain operations salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Payscale, the average salary for a director of supply chain operations typically falls between $115,000 and $120,563.
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Average director of supply chain operations salary by state

The highest-paying states for directors of supply chain operations are Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts. The lowest average director of supply chain operations salary states are Arkansas, North Dakota, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for directors of supply chain operations

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$125,774$60.47
2Pennsylvania$126,906$61.01
3Vermont$140,309$67.46
4Maine$125,891$60.52
5Nevada$122,721$59.00
6Connecticut$142,075$68.31
7Montana$112,857$54.26
8Massachusetts$133,685$64.27
9Rhode Island$125,609$60.39
10New York$131,639$63.29
11Washington$111,801$53.75
12California$131,241$63.10
13Ohio$112,519$54.10
14New Jersey$125,051$60.12
15Idaho$107,683$51.77
16Texas$106,737$51.32
17South Dakota$104,079$50.04
18Wyoming$101,095$48.60
19Louisiana$100,178$48.16
20North Carolina$101,717$48.90
21Virginia$122,072$58.69
22Delaware$116,133$55.83
23West Virginia$102,786$49.42
24Kentucky$98,692$47.45
25Maryland$118,796$57.11
26Arizona$107,652$51.76
27Michigan$99,921$48.04
28South Carolina$100,261$48.20
29District of Columbia$113,247$54.45
30Oklahoma$93,599$45.00
31Oregon$106,934$51.41
32Missouri$99,864$48.01
33Mississippi$92,689$44.56
34Alabama$92,164$44.31
35Alaska$99,860$48.01
36Georgia$96,301$46.30
37Minnesota$94,704$45.53
38Indiana$94,445$45.41
39Arkansas$90,890$43.70
40Wisconsin$92,607$44.52
41Florida$94,264$45.32
42Tennessee$91,104$43.80
43Utah$97,983$47.11
44Hawaii$96,725$46.50
45New Mexico$92,123$44.29
46Nebraska$86,012$41.35
47Illinois$93,790$45.09
48North Dakota$89,426$42.99
49Kansas$79,157$38.06
50Iowa$80,981$38.93
51Colorado$80,312$38.61
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Highest paying cities for directors of supply chain operations

The highest-paying cities for directors of supply chain operations are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$139,741$67.18
2Boston, MA$135,554$65.17
3New York, NY$133,151$64.01
4Middletown, PA$130,291$62.64
5Newark, NJ$126,387$60.76
6Las Vegas, NV$123,639$59.44
7Gaithersburg, MD$118,579$57.01
8Newark, DE$116,678$56.10
9Seattle, WA$112,470$54.07
10Houston, TX$109,672$52.73
11Portland, OR$106,987$51.44
12Charlotte, NC$99,180$47.68
13Atlanta, GA$95,749$46.03
14Sarasota, FL$95,114$45.73
15Chicago, IL$94,841$45.60
16Rochester, MN$94,466$45.42
17Birmingham, AL$91,342$43.91
18Memphis, TN$88,966$42.77
19Marshalltown, IA$80,929$38.91
20Denver, CO$80,106$38.51

Director of supply chain operations salary details

A director of supply chain operations's salary ranges from $71,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $191,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a director of supply chain operations's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$191,000$15,917$92
75th Percentile$151,000$12,583$73
Average$117,026$9,752$56
25th Percentile$90,000$7,500$43
10th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34

Highest paying director of supply chain operations jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Material Manager$96,125$8,010$46.2143,759
Planning Manager$98,486$8,207$47.35137,190
Logistics Director$108,828$9,069$52.3233,997
Procurement Officer$73,568$6,131$35.3768,935
Purchasing Manager$98,118$8,176$47.1730,430
Operations Director$104,050$8,671$50.02114,993

Top companies hiring directors of supply chain operations now:

  1. Bristol-Myers Squibb jobs (5)
  2. Cisco jobs (6)
  3. Cleveland Clinic jobs (6)
  4. Unisys jobs (3)
  5. General Electric jobs (6)

Which companies pay directors of supply chain operations the most?

Director of supply chain operations salaries at Meta and St. Rose Hospital are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of supply chain operations salary at companies like Dignity Health and Emergent BioSolutions are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$185,462$89.16
2St. Rose Hospital$157,515$75.73
3Dignity Health$153,682$73.89
4Emergent BioSolutions$151,137$72.66
5Vertex Pharmaceuticals$146,224$70.30
6Safran$145,904$70.15
7Bristol-Myers Squibb$145,369$69.89
8AdventHealth$145,087$69.75
9Riverbed Holdings, Inc.$144,025$69.24
10Stanford Health Care$143,205$68.85
11Cook Children's Medical Center$142,024$68.28
12Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego$140,419$67.51
13Hudl$135,085$64.94
14Student Conservation Association$135,052$64.93
15IBM$132,012$63.47
16Thales$131,496$63.22
17Kimberly-Clark$131,101$63.03
18Walmart$130,338$62.66
19VF$130,322$62.65
20Health First$129,124$62.08

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$119,000$116,400$113,800$111,200$108,600$106,000
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Director Of Supply Chain Operations salary by industry

The average director of supply chain operations salary varies across industries:

  • The average director of supply chain operations salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $117,181, the highest of any industry.
  • The average director of supply chain operations salary in the finance industry is $116,169.
  • Directors of supply chain operations in the professional industry earn an average salary of $96,907, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for directors of supply chain operations

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$117,181$56.34
2Technology$116,169$55.85
3Finance$114,286$54.95
4Manufacturing$111,223$53.47
5Health Care$105,753$50.84
6Transportation$105,310$50.63
7Professional$96,907$46.59

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Director of supply chain operations salary trends

The average director of supply chain operations salary has risen by $14,407 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of supply chain operations earned $102,619 annually, but today, they earn $117,026 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for directors of supply chain operations over the last decade.

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Average director of supply chain operations salary over time

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Director of supply chain operations salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$117,000$56.26+4.1%
2024$112,000$53.97+1.3%
2023$111,000$53.27+1.7%
2022$109,000$52.34+0.6%
2021$108,000$52.03+0.1%

Recently added director of supply chain operations salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Uc HealthSR Director Supply Chain OperationsAurora, CO06/28/2025$145,360
Hoskin & Muir Inc.Director of Operations and Supply ChainLouisville, KY06/19/2025$175,000
Wal-MartDirector, Operations-Driver Supply and Availability, Last Mile DeliveryBentonville, AR06/18/2025$110,000
AmazonSupply Chain Manager, NA DF OPSBellevue, WA06/17/2025$77,200
AmazonSupply Chain Manager, NA DF OPSNashville, TN06/17/2025$77,200
ArcellxAssociate Director, Supply Chain OperationsRedwood City, CA06/14/2025$185,000
FairlifeDirector, Supply Planning OperationsWebster, NY06/09/2025$140,000
BabylistDirector, Supply Chain OperationsColumbus, OH06/09/2025$139,855
CharterupDirector of Supply & Compliance OperationsAustin, TX06/05/2025$130,000
Commonspirit HealthMarket Director Supply Chain OperationsSacramento, CA06/02/2025$124,239

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