How much does a Purchasing Assistant make?
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- Retail & Wholesale
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- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
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$42,287
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Purchasing Assistant is $42,287 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,774 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,513 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Purchasing Assistant
Some related job titles are ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER Salaries with median pay of $73,252, Associate Buyer Salaries with median pay of $70,868, Purchasing Agent Salaries with median pay of $58,453, Purchasing Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $51,589.
Top Paying Companies
For a Purchasing Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Purchasing Assistant in United States. Employers include Amazon, Boeing and bp.
Top Paying Companies
For Purchasing Assistant in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $65,638 | |
| 2 | Boeing | $58,489 | |
| 3 | bp | $54,789 | |
| 4 | Hy-Vee | $49,900 | |
| 5 | SAIC | $49,754 | |
| 6 | Clark Associates | $47,426 | |
| 7 | MA Laboratories | $47,202 | |
| 8 | Topco Associates | $47,140 | |
| 9 | Sutter Health | $47,132 | |
| 10 | Aerotek | $46,691 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Purchasing Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Purchasing Assistant in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $58,489, Information Technology with a median total pay of $57,696, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $54,789, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $46,880, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $46,529.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Purchasing Assistant pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Purchasing Assistant is $39,774 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Purchasing Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1064 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Purchasing Assistant employees.
The highest salary for a Purchasing Assistant in United States is $51,408 per year.
The lowest salary for a Purchasing Assistant in United States is $30,773 per year.
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