Supply Chain Manager salary
From 2,624 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-3071: Supply Chain Managers
- Also filed as: Supply Chain Mgr
At a glance
- Mostly Level IV (expert). 34% of Supply Chain Manager filings are Level IV, compared with 18% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Amazon. 1,154 filings (44% of the total), median $142,800.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 6 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $136,500 in Dallas, TX to $172,000 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 10% since FY2020. From $130,000 in FY2020 to $142,800 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Supply Chain Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 2,624 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Supply Chain Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-3071, Supply Chain Managers). The median base salary is $142,800, 16% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $116,522 and $157,331. The most common wage level is Level IV (expert), at 34% of filings. Seattle, WA has the most filings (400), and Amazon is the employer that files the most (1,154).
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Top employers for Supply Chain Manager
Amazon1,154 filings · 44%$142,800
Tesla164 filings · 6%$147,203
Google77 filings · 3%$176,000
Meta30 filings · 1%$217,000
NB Ventures25 filings · 1%$153,000
Chewy21 filings · 1%$155,768
Cummins19 filings · 1%$104,790
Walmart17 filings · 1%$142,000
Lam Research16 filings · 1%$132,683
Micron15 filings · 1%$125,502
Employers with the most Supply Chain Manager filings. Bar: share of all Supply Chain Manager filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 9% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 27% of filings
Expert · 34% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $77,645 | 208 |
| Level II · Qualified | $119,974 | 708 |
| Level III · Experienced | $142,800 | 609 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $153,000 | 773 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Supply Chain Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Supply Chain Manager does
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Typical tasks
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers), the median annual wage was $107,230 in May 2025, with 221,180 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $142,800, 33% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,148 | $65,120 |
| 25th percentile | $116,522 | $82,440 |
| Median | $142,800 | $107,230 |
| 75th percentile | $157,331 | $146,770 |
| 90th percentile | $183,664 | $194,900 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,148 |
| 25th | $116,522 |
| 50th (median) | $142,800 |
| 75th | $157,331 |
| 90th | $183,664 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $130,000 | $104,375 | $140,169 | 578 |
| FY2021 | $121,000 | $99,381 | $140,810 | 595 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $99,757 | $143,954 | 760 |
| FY2023 | $135,100 | $111,400 | $154,485 | 1,033 |
| FY2024 | $140,109 | $115,400 | $155,475 | 1,180 |
| FY2025 | $140,000 | $110,760 | $157,100 | 1,357 |
| FY2026 | $142,800 | $120,000 | $158,000 | 1,267 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Supply Chain Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Supply Chain Manager jobs is $142,800 (2,624 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $116,522 and $157,331.
What does an entry-level Supply Chain Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $77,645. Level I accounts for 9% of Supply Chain Manager filings.
Which city pays H-1B Supply Chain Managers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Supply Chain Manager jobs: $172,000 (219 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Supply Chain Managers?
Amazon (1,154), Tesla (164) and Google (77) filed the most Supply Chain Manager LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Supply Chain Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($142,800) is 33% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($107,230, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.