How much does a Buyer make?

Updated Oct 2, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$53K - $82K/yr
Base Pay
$49K - $74K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $8K/yr

$66K

/yr
$53K$82K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Buyer is $65,905 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $60,045 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 $5,860 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $53K-$82K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Buyer

$65,905 /yr
Buyer
$93,724 /yr
Senior Buyer
$84,478 /yr
Buyer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Buyer?

Job TitleSalary
Buyer$65,905 /yr
Senior Buyer$93,724 /yr
Buyer IV$84,478 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Buyer

Some related job titles are Assistant Buyer Salaries with median pay of $61,416, Associate Buyer Salaries with median pay of $72,020, Assistant Buyer Salaries with median pay of $51,176, Planner Buyer Salaries with median pay of $69,091.

Top Paying Companies

For a Buyer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Buyer in United States. Employers include Google, Intel Corporation and Amazon.

1
Google
Google
$163,522/yr
1K open jobs
5
Apple
$111,106/yr
9
NIKE
$103,169/yr
10
bp
$98,262/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Buyer in United States

1Google$163,522
2Intel Corporation$127,001
3Amazon$119,751
4Lam Research$113,830
5Apple$111,106
6Applied Materials$106,008
7Chevron$104,630
8Qualcomm$104,473
9NIKE$103,169
10bp$98,262
Total Pay Trajectory

For Buyer

$65,905 /yr
Buyer
$93,724 /yr
Senior Buyer
$84,478 /yr
Buyer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Buyer?

Job TitleSalary
Buyer$65,905 /yr
Senior Buyer$93,724 /yr
Buyer IV$84,478 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Buyer at different companies?

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CarMax
3.8
BuyerSee 380 salaries from this location

$68,649

 / yr
Whole Foods Market
3.5
BuyerSee 310 salaries from this location

$32

 / hr
Buffalo Exchange
3
BuyerSee 248 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
Ross Stores
3.2
BuyerSee 164 salaries from this location

$77,529

 / yr
Target
3.6
BuyerSee 163 salaries from this location

$69,253

 / yr
Macy's
3.4
BuyerSee 92 salaries from this location

$69,945

 / yr
Zulily
2.6
BuyerSee 92 salaries from this location

$68,144

 / yr

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Dillard's
3.1
BuyerSee 90 salaries from this location

$63,668

 / yr
General Motors (GM)
4
BuyerSee 90 salaries from this location

$85,446

 / yr
Plato's Closet
3.4
BuyerSee 80 salaries from this location

$26

 / hr
Von Maur
3.2
BuyerSee 79 salaries from this location

$55,910

 / yr
Ford Motor Company
4
BuyerSee 79 salaries from this location

$88,448

 / yr
US Foods
3.6
BuyerSee 77 salaries from this location

$69,201

 / yr
Sears
3.5
BuyerSee 71 salaries from this location

$61,120

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
BuyerSee 69 salaries from this location

$87,991

 / yr
Crossroads Trading
3.1
BuyerSee 66 salaries from this location

$29

 / hr
Burlington Stores
3.1
BuyerSee 57 salaries from this location

$68,257

 / yr
UNFI
3.2
BuyerSee 56 salaries from this location

$62,170

 / yr
Wayfair
3.1
BuyerSee 52 salaries from this location

$79,397

 / yr
Nordstrom
3.6
BuyerSee 52 salaries from this location

$65,379

 / yr
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Buyer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
CarMax Buyer salaries - 380 salaries reported$68,649/yr
Whole Foods Market Buyer salaries - 310 salaries reported$32/hr
Buffalo Exchange Buyer salaries - 248 salaries reported$27/hr
Ross Stores Buyer salaries - 164 salaries reported$77,529/yr
Target Buyer salaries - 163 salaries reported$69,253/yr
Macy's Buyer salaries - 92 salaries reported$69,945/yr
Zulily Buyer salaries - 92 salaries reported$68,144/yr
Dillard's Buyer salaries - 90 salaries reported$63,668/yr
General Motors (GM) Buyer salaries - 90 salaries reported$85,446/yr
Plato's Closet Buyer salaries - 80 salaries reported$26/hr
Von Maur Buyer salaries - 79 salaries reported$55,910/yr
Ford Motor Company Buyer salaries - 79 salaries reported$88,448/yr
US Foods Buyer salaries - 77 salaries reported$69,201/yr
Sears Buyer salaries - 71 salaries reported$61,120/yr
Walmart Buyer salaries - 69 salaries reported$87,991/yr
Crossroads Trading Buyer salaries - 66 salaries reported$29/hr
Burlington Stores Buyer salaries - 57 salaries reported$68,257/yr
UNFI Buyer salaries - 56 salaries reported$62,170/yr
Wayfair Buyer salaries - 52 salaries reported$79,397/yr
Nordstrom Buyer salaries - 52 salaries reported$65,379/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Buyer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Buyer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $82,132, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $78,843, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $75,163, Information Technology with a median total pay of $74,374, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $72,061.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$82,132

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$78,843

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$75,163

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$74,374

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$72,061

    6% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Buyer are Chevron, bp, and NuStar Energy.

ChevronChevron$104,630/yr
bpbp$98,262/yr
NuStar EnergyNuStar Energy$93,280/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Buyer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$87,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Buyer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
In Store Shopper

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Buyer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$47,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
In Store Shopper

United States of America

 | <1 year

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Buyer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$57,950

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Groceries Online Shopper

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Buyer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Buyer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Buyer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Buyer is $65,905 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 16477 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Buyer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Buyer in United States is $82,388 per year.

The lowest salary for a Buyer in United States is $52,996 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Buyer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Buyer.

Buyers earn salaries similar to the salaries of other purchasing jobs including procurement officers. Their experience positions them well to move into senior management roles, eventually including highly paid executive titles like chief operating officer (COO) or chief executive officer (CEO). Buyer salaries are predicted to remain steady, as demand for the role remains steady.

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Anonymous ratings on Glassdoor show that 64% of buyers are satisfied with their salary. Having two to four years of experience and relevant certifications can lead to a good buyer's salary. Buyers may also make $5,859.37 annually in additional pay.

Buyers' total pay can range anywhere from $43,582.08 to $100,441.80, varying mostly based on years of experience. If you follow the typical career path for buyers, you're likely to end up with a total pay of $65,903.04. From there, it's common to move up to higher positions, such as director of purchasing.

If you want to really set yourself up for salary success throughout your career as a buyer, look into getting professional certifications beyond your bachelor's degree. Options include becoming a Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Certified Professional Public Buyer, or Certified Public Purchasing Officer.

In addition, make sure you strengthen any relevant skills, such as being persuasive in negotiations, calculating rates and prices, analyzing products, and making quick, thoughtful decisions. Keep up with the latest software and other online tools that can help you streamline processes at work.

Want to boost your salary at your current buyer position? Luckily, there's likely data on your side. Gather any information you have about how the buying decisions you've made have impacted the company's sales for the better, and use that to strengthen your negotiations for a higher salary. This info could also be useful if you're searching for a new buyer job. Use it as a concrete example of how you've purchased strategically and driven sales. Further, before going into any negotiations, research average buyer salaries near you to get a good sense of what you should be making and what's fair to ask of your current or future employers.

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