🔥 The Most In-Demand E-Commerce Specialists (and What They Earn)
If you’re looking to build a strong e-commerce team, understanding salary expectations is essential.
For leadership roles like Head of Amazon, professionals are generally expecting between $4,000 and $6,000 per month. These candidates often bring strategic vision, deep knowledge of marketplaces, and a proven ability to lead sales growth.
Experienced Amazon Account Managers come in different levels. A middle-level manager typically earns between $2,000 and $3,000, while senior account managers can expect anywhere from $3,500 to $5,000 or more, especially if they bring expertise across multiple platforms like Walmart, eBay, and Shopify alongside Amazon.
If you’re seeking a dynamic E-commerce Brand Manager, be ready for expectations in the range of $3,000 to $6,000 or even higher, especially when performance bonuses or a percentage of company profit are offered.
Marketplace Managers — those who oversee multiple sales platforms — similarly expect between $3,000 and $6,000, with top figures linked to broader management responsibilities and marketplace expansion experience.
Operational excellence is another pillar. Amazon Operations Managers generally look for salaries starting from $2,000 and above, while Creative Brand Managers — who combine product development and branding — typically have similar starting points.
More senior executives like a Chief Operating Officer (COO) expect a monthly compensation ranging from $3,500 to $5,000+, depending on the breadth of their responsibilities.
The demand for strong sales operations also shines through. Wholesale Account Managers usually expect between $1,000 and $2,000, often with an additional commission on sales. Meanwhile, Wholesale Researchers can start as low as $300–$500 for junior roles, reaching $1,000–$2,000+ for more experienced candidates who manage both research and supplier communications.
For project-based roles, Project Managers in the e-commerce sector are commanding $2,000 to $5,000 per month, with many receiving bonuses tied to company profits.
If your business is on Shopify, a Shopify Account Project Manager typically earns between $1,500 and $3,500, often coupled with performance incentives.
In the specialized Amazon services space, Sales Managers for Wholesale expect salaries from $1,500 to $3,000 plus a sales percentage, making them attractive for companies looking for aggressive sales growth.
On the advertising side, Amazon PPC Specialists (pay-per-click experts) have a broad salary range. A junior might expect around $2,000, while senior specialists and PPC leads can command between $5,000 and $8,000, and sometimes even more depending on portfolio size and complexity.
Finally, senior advertising roles like Head of PPC typically start from $5,000 monthly and rise sharply based on team leadership responsibilities and advertising budgets managed.
Source: Talents Boutique research (European and Latin America Jobs Market)
