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Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary in Illinois

How much does a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager make in Illinois?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager in Illinois is $165,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $188,525
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,900 to $177,600
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,337
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Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $177,600 $14,800 $3,415 $85
Average $165,600 $13,800 $3,185 $80
25th Percentile $152,900 $12,742 $2,940 $74
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Key Factors That Influence Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries

A Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Commodities Purchasing Specialist III (4-7 years): $90,936
  • Commodities Purchasing Specialist IV (7+ years): $120,247
  • Commodities Manager (7+ years): $127,448
  • Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years): $165,583
  • Commodities Purchasing Director (7+ years): $188,776
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Commodities Purchasing Specialist III4-7 years$90,936
Commodities Purchasing Specialist IV7+ years$120,247
Commodities Manager7+ years$127,448
Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager7+ years$165,583
Commodities Purchasing Director7+ years$188,776
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Top Paying Cities for Commodities Purchasing Senior Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $152,700
  • Saint Peter: $152,500
  • Salem: $153,100

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $185,380. While startup companies pay approximate $156,827.

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$156,827
Growth Stage51~500$165,863
Established501~5000$179,017
Enterprise5000+$185,380

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$207,000$100.025%
Software & Networking$207,000$100.025%
Biotechnology$198,720$96.020%
Pharmaceuticals$198,720$96.020%
Energy & Utilities$190,440$92.015%

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Commodities Purchasing Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Commodities Purchasing Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $188,800 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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