Average Category Leader Salary in Philippines for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Category Leader salary for 2024 in Philippines and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Philippine peso. To keep things simple, we are using the PHP currency code instead of the currency symbol ₱.

How Much Does a Category Leader Make in Philippines?

A Category Leader working in Philippines will typically earn around 498,500 PHP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 228,000 PHP to the highest average salary of 791,200 PHP.

Average Annual Salary

498,500 PHP

Average Monthly Salary

41,541 PHP

Lowest Annual Salary

228,000 PHP

Lowest Monthly Salary

19,000 PHP

Highest Annual Salary

791,200 PHP

Highest Monthly Salary

65,933 PHP

These are average salaries for a Category Leader in Philippines and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Category Leader to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Category Leader salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Category Leader Salaries in Philippines

So we've looked at the average salaries a Category Leader will earn in Philippines. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Category Leader can earn between 228,000 PHP and 791,200 PHP on average in Philippines. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Category Leader in Philippines is 535,900 PHP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 535,900 PHP, and 50% of the population earn more than 535,900 PHP.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Category Leader salary in Philippines, 25% of the population are earning less than 345,100 PHP while 75% of the population earn more than 345,100 PHP.

75% of the population earn less than 718,000 PHP, and 25% of the population earn more than 718,000 PHP.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Category Leader Salary by Experience Level in Philippines

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average category leader salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

0 - 2 Years Experience. A Category Leader in Philippines that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 259,100 PHP.
2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Category Leader salary would increase to 345,700 PHP.
5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Category Leader, the average salary would be 513,300 PHP.
10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 625,000 PHP.
15 - 20 Years Experience. A Category Leader with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 681,500 PHP.
20+ Years Experience. For a Category Leader with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 735,200 PHP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years		259,100 PHP
2-5 Years	+34%	345,700 PHP
5-10 Years	+48%	513,300 PHP
10-15 Years	+22%	625,000 PHP
15-20 Years	+9%	681,500 PHP
20+ Years	+8%	735,200 PHP

Category Leader Salary by Education Level in Philippines

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Category Leader in Philippines based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

High School. A Category Leader in Philippines with a high school education can earn an average salary of 317,700 PHP.
Certificate or Diploma. A Category Leader in Philippines with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 375,200 PHP.
Bachelor's Degree. A Category Leader in Philippines with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 544,800 PHP.
Master's Degree. A Category Leader in Philippines with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 712,100 PHP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School		317,700 PHP
Certificate or Diploma	+18%	375,200 PHP
Bachelor's Degree	+45%	544,800 PHP
Master's Degree	+31%	712,100 PHP

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Philippines is around 223,000 to 669,000 PHP and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Category Leader Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Philippines, a male category leader will earn an average of 533,100 PHP, while a female category leader will earn around 464,400 PHP.

This means that a male category leader earns approximately 15% more than a female category leader for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Philippines

Male		533,100 PHP
Female	-15%	464,400 PHP

Category Leader Average Pay Raise in Philippines

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Category Leader in Philippines is around 9% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Philippines is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Category Leader in Philippines can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Philippines for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Philippines.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking		9%
Energy		9%
Information Technology		9%
Healthcare		9%
Travel		9%
Construction		9%
Education		9%

Category Leader Bonus and Incentive Rates in Philippines

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Category Leader is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus		57%
No Bonus		43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Philippines earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector		563,300 PHP
Private Sector	-12%	504,300 PHP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Category Leader

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Category Leader in Philippines.

Job Title	Category	Salary
Asset Management Associate	Purchasing and Inventory	444,300 PHP
Asset Protection Associate	Purchasing and Inventory	436,200 PHP
Asset Protection Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	499,300 PHP
Assistant Buyer	Purchasing and Inventory	415,900 PHP
Buyer	Purchasing and Inventory	717,900 PHP
Capacity Planner	Purchasing and Inventory	504,400 PHP
Category Management Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	498,500 PHP
Category Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	548,500 PHP
Channel Services Representative	Purchasing and Inventory	485,200 PHP
Contracts Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	574,200 PHP
Contracts Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	450,300 PHP
Demand Planner	Purchasing and Inventory	493,000 PHP
Demand Planning Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	592,200 PHP
Distribution Assistant	Purchasing and Inventory	401,300 PHP
Distribution Associate	Purchasing and Inventory	394,500 PHP
Distribution Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	929,700 PHP
Inventory Analyst	Purchasing and Inventory	433,400 PHP
Inventory Control Clerk	Purchasing and Inventory	246,500 PHP
Inventory Control Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	608,500 PHP
Inventory Management Associate	Purchasing and Inventory	492,400 PHP
Inventory Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	466,300 PHP
Logistics Engineer	Purchasing and Inventory	436,200 PHP
Master Planner	Purchasing and Inventory	431,100 PHP
Material Handler	Purchasing and Inventory	275,800 PHP
Material Planning Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	378,800 PHP
Merchandise Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	514,800 PHP
Procurement Administrator	Purchasing and Inventory	574,200 PHP
Procurement Agent	Purchasing and Inventory	376,800 PHP
Procurement Analyst	Purchasing and Inventory	597,800 PHP
Procurement Assistant	Purchasing and Inventory	345,700 PHP
Procurement Associate	Purchasing and Inventory	498,500 PHP
Procurement Clerk	Purchasing and Inventory	212,500 PHP
Procurement Engineer	Purchasing and Inventory	472,000 PHP
Procurement Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	946,800 PHP
Procurement Officer	Purchasing and Inventory	217,900 PHP
Procurement Process Analyst	Purchasing and Inventory	518,900 PHP
Procurement Specialist	Purchasing and Inventory	424,900 PHP
Production Planner	Purchasing and Inventory	493,000 PHP
Project Buyer	Purchasing and Inventory	605,700 PHP
Purchaser	Purchasing and Inventory	691,200 PHP
Purchasing Agent	Purchasing and Inventory	407,300 PHP
Purchasing Assistant	Purchasing and Inventory	254,700 PHP
Purchasing Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	978,900 PHP
Purchasing Officer	Purchasing and Inventory	442,200 PHP
Purchasing Supervisor	Purchasing and Inventory	614,600 PHP
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	Purchasing and Inventory	218,900 PHP
Shipping Coordinator	Purchasing and Inventory	459,700 PHP
Stock Clerk	Purchasing and Inventory	252,300 PHP
Stock Regulator	Purchasing and Inventory	271,300 PHP
Storage Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	558,300 PHP
Store Keeper	Purchasing and Inventory	225,700 PHP
Stores and Logistics Coordinator	Purchasing and Inventory	489,500 PHP
Supply Chain Analyst	Purchasing and Inventory	648,200 PHP
Supply Chain Coordinator	Purchasing and Inventory	516,100 PHP
Supply Chain Development Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	885,000 PHP
Supply Chain Director	Purchasing and Inventory	978,900 PHP
Supply Chain Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	965,800 PHP
Supply Planner	Purchasing and Inventory	467,700 PHP
Warehouse Assistant	Purchasing and Inventory	190,500 PHP
Warehouse Clerk	Purchasing and Inventory	187,300 PHP
Warehouse Executive	Purchasing and Inventory	767,400 PHP
Warehouse Lead	Purchasing and Inventory	553,800 PHP
Warehouse Manager	Purchasing and Inventory	823,400 PHP
Warehouse Supervisor	Purchasing and Inventory	592,200 PHP
Wholesale Buyer	Purchasing and Inventory	727,100 PHP

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Philippines, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City	Average Salary
Antipolo	489,500 PHP
Cagayan de Oro	514,800 PHP
Cebu	522,700 PHP
Dasmarinas	451,000 PHP
Davao	559,000 PHP
Kalookan	562,600 PHP
Las Pinas	475,700 PHP
Makati	437,300 PHP
Manila	562,200 PHP
Paranaque	478,100 PHP
Pasig	500,100 PHP
Quezon City	547,800 PHP
Taguig	539,800 PHP
Valenzuela	460,500 PHP

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