Purchasing Manager Salaries

How much does a Purchasing Manager make?

Total pay range
$87K - $145K/yr
$112K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$65K - $103K/yrBase pay
$23K - $42K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Purchasing Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $153,473, Financial Services with a median total pay of $129,515, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $126,057, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $125,406, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $116,632.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Purchasing Manager is Hanmi International.
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Purchasing Manager is AT&T.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Purchasing Manager are Rivian, Polaris, and General Motors (GM).
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Purchasing Manager is Schneider Electric.

Information Technology

$153,473

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.

Financial Services

$129,515

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.

Telecommunications

$126,057

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.

Manufacturing

$125,406

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.

Energy, Mining & Utilities

$116,632

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Purchasing Manager are Apple, Intel Corporation, and Honeywell.

Recent salaries shared by Purchasing Manager

Location

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Purchasing Manager
15+ years
$210K/yr
$154K • $56K
Irvine, CA
$210K/yr
$154K • $56K
Purchasing Manager
15+ years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Fort Worth, TX
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Purchasing Manager
10-14 years
$83K - $97K/yr
New York, NY
$83K - $97K/yr
Purchasing Manager
10-14 years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Nashville, TN
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Purchasing Manager
4-6 years
$96K - $112K/yr
Greenville, SC
$96K - $112K/yr
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Purchasing Manager
10-14 years
$88K - $103K/yr
Houston, TX
$88K - $103K/yr
Purchasing Manager
10-14 years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Clackamas, OR
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Purchasing Manager
4-6 years
$138K/yr
$120K • $18K
Nashville, TN
$138K/yr
$120K • $18K
Purchasing Manager
1-3 years
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Saint Louis, MO
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Purchasing Manager
15+ years
$192K/yr
$171K • $21K
Troy, MI
$192K/yr
$171K • $21K

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Frequently asked questions about Purchasing Manager salaries

The average salary for a Purchasing Manager is $111,879 per year or $54 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $182,282 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $87,384 (25th percentile) and $145,333 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5769 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Purchasing Manager employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Purchasing Manager in United States is $145,333 per year, $12,111 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Purchasing Manager in United States is $87,384 per year, $7,282 per month or $42 per hour.