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Recent salaries shared by Purchasing Assistant
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$48K - $57K/yr
Mentor, OH
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$48K - $57K/yr
Purchasing Assistant
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4-6 years
$50K - $58K/yr
Richland, SC
submitted on Jul 5, 2026
$50K - $58K/yr
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$54K - $63K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$54K - $63K/yr
Purchasing Assistant
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10-14 years
$54K - $63K/yr
Newington, CT
submitted on Jun 25, 2026
$54K - $63K/yr
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$54K/yr
($49K • $5K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jun 19, 2026
$54K/yr
$49K • $5K
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Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$50K/yr
($50K • $0)
Chino Hills, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$45K/yr
($45K • $0)
Flushing, NY
submitted on May 20, 2026
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$74K/yr
($74K • $0)
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on May 20, 2026
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Purchasing Assistant
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4-6 years
$49K/yr
($49K • $0)
Auburn Hills, MI
submitted on May 8, 2026
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Purchasing Assistant
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1-3 years
$29K/yr
($29K • $0)
Tamuning, GU
submitted on May 6, 2026
$29K/yr
$29K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Purchasing Assistant in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $54,415, Healthcare with a median total pay of $50,727, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $50,025, Information Technology with a median total pay of $49,238, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $49,045.
Real Estate
The top paying company in Real Estate for Purchasing Assistant is Lennar.
Frequently asked questions about Purchasing Assistant salaries
The average salary for Purchasing Assistant is $63,289 per year or $30 per hour, with top earners making up to $94,390 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $51,779 (25th percentile) to $78,314 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1464 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Purchasing Assistant employees.
The highest salary for Purchasing Assistant is $78,314 per year, $6,526 per month or $38 per hour.
The lowest salary for Purchasing Assistant is $51,779 per year, $4,315 per month or $25 per hour.
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