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Inventory specialist manager salary

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Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Average inventory specialist manager salary

$109,820

$52.8 hourly rate

Entry-level inventory specialist manager salary
$80,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Inventory Specialist Manager Salaries

The average salary for an Inventory Specialist Manager is approximately $109,820 per year, translating to about $53 per hour. Salaries vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and industry. For instance, those in managerial roles in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries compared to their counterparts in rural settings.

In addition, experience plays a vital role in salary determination. Entry-level managers typically start with lower salaries, but with several years of experience, the earning potential increases substantially. For example, seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $130,000 annually in high-demand markets.

Top Paying States and Cities

States like California and New York frequently offer the highest salaries for this position. Additionally, cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for their competitive pay rates. Job seekers should consider these locations for potential opportunities, as they often provide comprehensive benefits and career advancement options.

Conclusion

In summary, the role of an Inventory Specialist Manager not only offers competitive salaries but also ample opportunities for career growth. By staying informed about salary trends and job openings, individuals can navigate their career paths effectively in this essential field.

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Where can an Inventory Specialist Manager earn more?

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Inventory specialist manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level inventory specialist manager$45,200$21.75
Mid-level inventory specialist manager$69,900$33.59
Senior-level inventory specialist manager$127,000$60.90

Average inventory specialist manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for inventory specialist managers are New Jersey, Alaska, and New York. The lowest average inventory specialist manager salary states are Arkansas, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for inventory specialist managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Wisconsin$121,721$58.52
2California$120,054$57.72
3Colorado$120,596$57.98
4New Jersey$127,766$61.43
5New York$126,293$60.72
6Washington$111,696$53.70
7Illinois$103,697$49.85
8Alaska$127,547$61.32
9Maryland$116,737$56.12
10South Dakota$111,496$53.60
11Virginia$106,342$51.13
12Rhode Island$110,540$53.14
13Pennsylvania$103,629$49.82
14Connecticut$101,666$48.88
15Michigan$97,050$46.66
16North Carolina$96,654$46.47
17Nevada$103,475$49.75
18Texas$95,695$46.01
19Massachusetts$102,897$49.47
20Utah$95,692$46.01
21District of Columbia$111,923$53.81
22Missouri$96,418$46.35
23Delaware$98,823$47.51
24Arizona$89,282$42.92
25Alabama$85,871$41.28
26Oregon$100,259$48.20
27Tennessee$86,505$41.59
28Indiana$84,821$40.78
29Idaho$97,086$46.68
30Ohio$88,066$42.34
31Maine$96,727$46.50
32Iowa$84,265$40.51
33North Dakota$92,483$44.46
34Louisiana$78,903$37.93
35Kansas$85,678$41.19
36Minnesota$91,234$43.86
37Georgia$73,616$35.39
38Nebraska$87,926$42.27
39Hawaii$76,074$36.57
40West Virginia$75,602$36.35
41Arkansas$74,771$35.95
42South Carolina$69,066$33.20
43Wyoming$84,805$40.77
44Kentucky$61,529$29.58
45Montana$87,748$42.19
46Florida$59,078$28.40
47New Mexico$85,590$41.15
48New Hampshire$82,758$39.79
49Mississippi$71,336$34.30
50Oklahoma$74,778$35.95
51Vermont$79,256$38.10
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Highest paying cities for inventory specialist managers

The highest-paying cities for inventory specialist managers are Sacramento, CA, Teaneck, NJ, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Sacramento, CA$129,380$62.20
2Teaneck, NJ$128,045$61.56
3New York, NY$126,331$60.74
4Centennial, CO$120,550$57.96
5Washington, DC$112,016$53.85
6Seattle, WA$112,015$53.85
7McLean, VA$109,402$52.60
8Chicago, IL$104,161$50.08
9Philadelphia, PA$103,766$49.89
10Boston, MA$103,034$49.54
11Stamford, CT$101,470$48.78
12Wilmington, DE$99,059$47.62
13Raleigh, NC$97,818$47.03
14Kansas City, MO$97,806$47.02
15Detroit, MI$97,099$46.68
16Dallas, TX$96,584$46.43
17Minneapolis, MN$91,297$43.89
18Phoenix, AZ$89,645$43.10
19Cleveland, OH$89,070$42.82
20Lincoln, NE$87,838$42.23

Inventory specialist manager salary details

An inventory specialist manager's salary ranges from $80,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $150,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average inventory specialist manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an inventory specialist manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$150,000$12,500$72
75th Percentile$129,000$10,750$62
Average$109,820$9,152$53
25th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
10th Percentile$80,000$6,667$38

Highest paying inventory specialist manager jobs

The highest paying types of inventory specialist managers are group manager, plant manager, and lead manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manager, Center Operations$61,059$5,088$29.36419,533
Manager$58,651$4,888$28.201,236,194
Day Manager$44,969$3,747$21.62280,978
Studio Manager$70,813$5,901$34.04305,398
Group Manager$118,324$9,860$56.89263,616
Plant Manager$113,843$9,487$54.73275,962

How would you rate the starting salaries for inventory specialist managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Rowan University

Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.

Top companies hiring inventory specialist managers now:

  1. Apple jobs (3)
  2. Nike jobs (8)
  3. Macy's jobs (6)
  4. Forever 21 jobs (4)
  5. Sephora jobs (8)

Which companies pay inventory specialist managers the most?

Inventory specialist manager salaries at Amazon and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average inventory specialist manager salary at companies like BNY Mellon and HSBC Bank are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Amazon$132,457$63.68
2Microsoft$129,718$62.36
3BNY Mellon$117,696$56.58
4HSBC Bank$114,327$54.96
5Ice Cream$98,109$47.17
6Deloitte$97,512$46.88
7Spirit AeroSystems$97,281$46.77
8Cognizant$95,959$46.13
9Independent Power Systems, Inc.$94,347$45.36
10Delicato Family Wines$92,721$44.58
11US Foods$86,555$41.61
12Stemilt Growers$86,190$41.44
13Raytheon Technologies$83,027$39.92
14Room & Board$70,418$33.85
15Scheels$32,689$15.72

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$113,000$111,200$109,400$107,600$105,800$104,000
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Inventory Specialist Manager salary by industry

The average inventory specialist manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average inventory specialist manager salary in the energy industry is $120,114, the highest of any industry.
  • The average inventory specialist manager salary in the finance industry is $100,074.
  • Inventory specialist managers in the automotive industry earn an average salary of $93,707, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for inventory specialist managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$120,114$57.75
2Professional$100,074$48.11
3Telecommunication$99,554$47.86
4Manufacturing$96,603$46.44
5Retail$94,683$45.52
6Automotive$93,707$45.05

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Inventory specialist manager salary trends

The average inventory specialist manager salary has risen by $9,006 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average inventory specialist manager earned $100,814 annually, but today, they earn $109,820 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for inventory specialist managers over the last decade.

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Average inventory specialist manager salary over time

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Inventory specialist manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$110,000$52.80+2.8%
2025$107,000$51.34-0.1%
2024$107,000$51.41+0.5%
2023$106,000$51.15+1.1%
2022$105,000$50.59+1.6%

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