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Supply Chain Manager Salary in Houston

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$115,052/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $92,108 – $143,711

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Supply Chain Managers in Houston

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊSupply Chain Managers in Houston earn about 3% less than the national median for the role ($115K vs $119K).
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $115K nets about $85K/yr β€” roughly $52K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Supply Chain Manager reaches about $161K β€” a +40% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Supply Chain Managers in Houston typically earn $92K–$144K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $115K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $176K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Supply Chain Manager Salary Analysis β€” Houston

Supply Chain Managers in Houston earn a median salary of $115K, which is 5% above the national median of $110K. Strong regional demand for supply chain managers contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Houston.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Houston's cost of living is 2% below the US average. Your $115K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $117K in a city with average US living costs.

$115K
Nominal salary
-2%
CoL vs US avg
$117K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Houston

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$75,364

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$92,108

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$115,052

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$143,711

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$175,641

Staff / principal / lead

-3%
vs US avg
+14%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$115K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’23%
Take-home$89K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$89K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$46K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
46/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+14%
Automation riskModerate

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $115K a good salary for Supply Chain Manager in Houston?

Based on BLS data for 115,052 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $75KΒ·Median: $115KΒ·Top 10%: $176K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $115K for Supply Chain Managers in Houston

-3%
TX market level
TX pays 3% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+2%
Steady demand for Supply Chain Managers
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Supply Chain Manager Salary by Experience Level in Houston

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$78,235$6,520$38
Junior22 yrs$96,644$8,054$46
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$108,916$9,076$52
Senior66 yrs$124,256$10,355$60
Staff1010 yrs$161,073$13,423$77
Principal1414 yrs$196,049$16,337$94
Distinguished1818 yrs$204,793$17,066$98

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Supply Chain Manager

Estimated premium above the Houston median based on market demand

ERP+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
S&OP+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Inventory Management+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Supplier Relations+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Risk Mitigation+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$23K/yr
Highest single skill
ERP +4%
ERP+4% Β· +$5K/yr
S&OP+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Inventory Management+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Supplier Relations+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Risk Mitigation+4% Β· +$5K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Supply Chain Manager Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D46/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+14%/yr
AI Displacement Risk35% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookAverage
+4%
Growth 2022–2032
+8K
New jobs projected
$119K
In 2 yrs
$124K
In 5 yrs
$134K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Supply Chain Manager

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$156K–$170K
per year
Base (70%)Bonus (10%)Equity (4%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$115,052
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–20% of base
$16,107
Equity (annualised)
~6% of base β€” RSUs/options
$6,903
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$25,311
Total Comp (mid)
$163,373

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Supply Chain Managers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Supply Chain Manager Salaries by City

How Houston, TX stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Houston, TX (current)$115,052$143,711+-3%
New York, NY$169,694$211,964++43%
San Francisco, CA$201,739$251,991++70%
Seattle, WA$169,824$212,126++43%
Austin, TX$132,916$166,025++12%
Boston, MA$165,136$206,271++39%
Chicago, IL$139,109$173,760++17%
Los Angeles, CA$165,240$206,401++39%
Denver, CO$137,108$171,261++15%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Supply Chain Manager?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Career path data not available for this occupation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Supply Chain Manager salary in Houston, TX?

The median Supply Chain Manager salary in Houston, TX is $115K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $144K+ per year.

What is a good Supply Chain Manager salary in Houston, TX?

The 75th percentile ($144K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($115K) is above-average for this role in Houston, TX.

How much does a Supply Chain Manager earn per hour in Houston, TX?

Based on the median annual salary of $115K, a Supply Chain Manager in Houston, TX earns approximately $55/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$69/hr.

Is Houston, TX a good market for Supply Chain Managers?

Houston, TX pays 3% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Supply Chain Managers is growing 14% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Supply Chain Manager salary in Houston, TX?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($144K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Houston figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Houston, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Supply Chain Manager salary really means in Houston

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $115,052 median.

Estimated take-home

$89,099/yr

β‰ˆ $7,425/month net

Gross median
$115,052
Income tax
βˆ’$17,152
Social / FICA
βˆ’$8,801
Effective rate
23%

Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

16%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,151/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$2,740/mo), roughly $4,685/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Houston; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$115,052–$118,918

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Supply Chain Managers in Houston earn the local median of $115,052. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($118,918) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Supply Chain Manager markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Supply Chain Manager

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-25%
~$86K
Associate's Degree
-10%
~$104K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$115K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$138K
Doctoral (PhD)
+22%
~$140K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+35%
~$155K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

Negotiation Deep-Dive

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Houston benchmarks
$115K
Market median
$144K
P75 target
$176K
Top 10%

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Supply Chain Manager in Houston β€” Distribution
P10
$75K
P25
$92K
P50
$115K
P75
$144K
P90
$176K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 20, 2026

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