Supply Chain Manager Salary: Your 2025 Guide

Global crises, natural disasters, or a pandemic can disrupt supply chains and the complex logistics systems that enable the manufacturing and distribution of finished products.

More than ever, supply chain managers must devise the right strategies and use the latest technology to make processes and systems more lean and efficient. A career in supply chain management can be well-paid and fulfilling.

Learn more about how much supply chain managers typically make and some factors that can influence your salary.

How much do supply chain managers make?

According to Glassdoor, supply chain managers' average annual base salary is $72,319 CAD [1]. Because they tend to have more responsibility in strategizing and leading teams in warehousing, inventory management, purchasing, transportation, and IT software, they may earn more depending on their responsibilities.

The Government of Canada Job Bank cites a national median hourly wage for supply chain managers ranging from $38 to $85 CAD [2].

Industries like pharmaceuticals, technology, and aerospace tend to pay more for all jobs than retail or manufacturing, so supply chain managers in these fields will naturally earn more.

The Government of Canada Job Bank expects the job growth rate for supply chain managers in Canada to remain balanced through 2031 [3].

Factors that impact supply chain manager salaries

The salary for supply chain managers can vary widely for such a broad job role. To maximize your compensation, consider the following factors.

Education

Attaining higher education typically yields higher pay. According to the Association of Supply Chain Management’s The Supply Chain Profession in 2024 report, 47 percent of supply chain professionals worldwide hold a bachelor’s degree, while 35 percent hold a graduate degree, and 7 percent hold an associate degree [4].

The Government of Canada’s Job Bank reports that supply chain managers often require a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, or economics. However, you can also further your education by getting a professional certificate. For example, the Supply Chain Management Professional designation from the Supply Chain Management Association provides an opportunity to showcase your skills and experience.

Experience

In general, more job experience equals higher pay. For supply chain managers looking to move up in supply chain management, your experience can translate into earning more money as you rise through the ranks. Some examples of base salary increases based on your years of experience, according to Glassdoor, include [1]:

• 0–1 year: $57,874 CAD

• 4–6 years: $72,117 CAD

• 7–9 years: $77,663 CAD

• 10–14 years: $87,966 CAD

• 15-plus years: $96,358 CAD

Industry

The industry you work in and the type of supply chain management you work in can impact what you earn. Further, if you work in a job related to supply chain manager, you can expect to earn these average salaries:

• Manufacturing manager: $93,563 CAD [4]

• Transport manager: $81,501 CAD [5]

• Procurement manager: $93,361 CAD [6]

• Demand planner: $68,214 CAD [7]

• Supply chain analyst: $59,194 [8]

Location

Where you live and your company’s location can impact how much money you take home. While landing a job in one of Canada’s bigger provinces may offer a higher salary, it comes with a higher cost of living than smaller communities. 

Consider the median hourly wage a supply chain manager can expect to earn in different provinces in Canada [2]:

• British Columbia: $57.69 CAD

• Alberta: $54.63 CAD

• Saskatchewan: $52.82 CAD

• Manitoba: $48.08 CAD

• Ontario: $55.90 CAD

• Quebec: $57.69 CAD

• New Brunswick: $53.45 CAD

• Nova Scotia: $54.95 CAD

• Prince Edward Island: $53.45 CAD

Get started in supply chain management.

Discover a rewarding career in supply chain management where you’ll oversee the activities of a purchasing department.  Prepare for this career by earning Rutgers University’s Supply Chain Management Specialization on Coursera to learn the basics of logistics, planning, sourcing, and more. You'll become job-ready in just one month or less.