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How much does Purchasing make?
Total pay range
$70K - $118K/yr
$91K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$54K - $88K/yrBase pay
$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
About our data
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Last updated Apr 10, 20253.4K Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Purchasing in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $93,805, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $84,492, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $80,718, Real Estate with a median total pay of $79,254, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $76,741.
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
The top paying company in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Purchasing is D.R. Horton.
Frequently asked questions about Purchasing salaries
The average salary for Purchasing is $90,547 per year or $44 per hour, with top earners making up to $148,363 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $70,417 (25th percentile) to $117,920 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3387 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Purchasing employees.
The highest salary for Purchasing is $117,920 per year, $9,827 per month or $57 per hour.
The lowest salary for Purchasing is $70,417 per year, $5,868 per month or $34 per hour.
