As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Commodity Buyer II in the United States is $36, which translates to an annual salary of about $74,253.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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A Commodity Buyer II'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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Commodity Buyer II'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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commodity Buyer I | 0-2 years | $61,113 |
| Commodity Buyer II | 2-4 years | $74,253 |
| Commodity Buyer III | 4-7 years | $89,209 |
| Commodity Buyer IV | 7+ years | $117,964 |
| Commodity Manager | 7+ years | $125,030 |
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Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Commodity Buyer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Analysis | 6.01% |
| Supply Chain Management | 1.53% |
| Root Cause Analysis | 1.1% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Customer Sales
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$79,451 |
7%
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Innovation
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$78,708 |
6%
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Insight
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$77,966 |
5%
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Root Cause Analysis
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$77,966 |
5%
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Presentation
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$77,223 |
4%
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Leadership
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$77,223 |
4%
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Commodity Buyer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $83,051. While startup companies pay approximate $70,237.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $70,237 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $74,286 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $80,202 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $83,051 |
For Commodity Buyer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Commodity Buyer positions in MFG Nondurable or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Commodity Buyer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense | $89,104 | $43.0 | 20% |
| Construction | $89,104 | $43.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $89,104 | $43.0 | 20% |
| Internet | $85,391 | $41.0 | 15% |
| Business Services | $81,678 | $39.0 | 10% |
Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commodity Buyer IIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Commodity Buyer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,553 and $77,125).
Commodity Buyer II Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.2% |
| High School | 13.8% |
| Associates | 7.5% |
| Bachelors | 47.9% |
| Masters | 29.3% |
| Doctorate | 0.3% |
Understanding how a Commodity Buyer II'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 July 01, 2026Salaries for a Commodity Buyer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,974 in 2023 to around $70,943 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commodity Buyer II salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 | $70,974 |
| 2024 | $71,332 |
| 2025 | $70,943 |
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The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Commodity Buyer II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.
Purchases raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Participates in bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet commodity needs. Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. Complies with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Supply Chain Management: In commerce, supply-chain management (SCM), the management of the flow of goods and services, involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. Interconnected or interlinked networks, channels and node businesses combine in the provision of products and services required by end customers in a supply chain. Supply-chain management has been defined as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply-chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally." SCM practice draws heavily from the areas of industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations management, logistics, procurement, information technology, and marketing and strives for an integrated approach.[citation needed] Marketing channels play an important role in supply-chain management. Current research in supply-chain management is concerned with topics related to sustainability and risk management, among others. Some suggest that the “people dimension” of SCM, ethical issues, internal integration, transparency/visibility, and human capital/talent management are topics that have, so far, been underrepresented on the research agenda.
Root Cause Analysis: In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
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