What are the main factors that influence a Purchasing Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Purchasing Director's salary?

A Purchasing Director's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,639, a Purchasing Manager (5+ years)earns $126,933, a Purchasing Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $176,197, a Purchasing Director (5+ years)earns $202,527, a VP of Purchasing (5+ years)earns $221,085,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Director?

Purchasing Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Director roles are District of Columbia $221,426, California $220,586, Massachusetts $217,646. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Director roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Director level roles vary by specialization: Gas Purchasing & Contracts Director: $194,154; Commodities Purchasing Director: $185,200; Strategic Commodity Purchasing Director: $185,190; Purchasing Senior Manager: $173,987; Director Of Purchasing: $170,295.

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Purchasing Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Director make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Director in Delaware is $202,527 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $240,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $183,116 to $222,149
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,444

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Purchasing Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,149	$18,512	$4,272	$107
Average	$202,527	$16,877	$3,895	$97
25th Percentile	$183,116	$15,260	$3,521	$88

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Director Salaries

A Purchasing Director'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 Purchasing Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Director'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:

Purchasing Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,639
Purchasing Manager (5+ years): $126,933
Purchasing Senior Manager (5+ years): $176,197
Purchasing Director (5+ years): $202,527
VP of Purchasing (5+ years): $221,085

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,639
Purchasing Manager	5+ years	$126,933
Purchasing Senior Manager	5+ years	$176,197
Purchasing Director	5+ years	$202,527
VP of Purchasing	5+ years	$221,085

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How Do Purchasing Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Purchasing Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $221,426.
California: $220,586.
Massachusetts: $217,646.

District of Columbia $221,426 California $220,586 Massachusetts $217,646 Washington $216,846 New Jersey $216,766 Alaska $216,486 Connecticut $213,726 New York $212,606

Hawaii $209,026 Rhode Island $207,347 Maryland $206,207 Minnesota $204,647 Colorado $204,047 Illinois $203,847 Oregon $203,087 Delaware $202,527

New Hampshire $202,175 Virginia $201,387 Pennsylvania $199,087 Nevada $197,927 North Dakota $197,547 Michigan $196,947 Wisconsin $196,727 Vermont $196,287

Texas $195,067 Maine $194,987 Arizona $194,867 Ohio $194,727 Georgia $192,887 Indiana $191,968 Wyoming $191,788 Utah $191,508

Iowa $191,388 Kansas $190,428 Louisiana $190,148 North Carolina $190,048 Missouri $190,008 Florida $189,228 Montana $188,808 Nebraska $188,408

Kentucky $188,188 South Carolina $187,388 Tennessee $186,888 Idaho $186,688 New Mexico $185,228 Oklahoma $184,908 Alabama $183,728 South Dakota $181,748

Arkansas $180,668 West Virginia $180,088 Mississippi $178,348

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Directors

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:

Lincoln: $201,615
Little Creek: $203,091
Magnolia: $202,799

Lincoln, DE $201,615 Little Creek, DE $203,091 Magnolia, DE $202,799 Milford, DE $202,127 Marydel, DE $202,459 Millsboro, DE $200,769 Millville, DE $201,079 Milton, DE $201,427

Nassau, DE $201,573 Ocean View, DE $201,045 Rehoboth Beach, DE $201,431 Seaford, DE $201,545 Selbyville, DE $200,711 Smyrna, DE $203,231 Viola, DE $202,295 Woodside, DE $202,839

Bear, DE $202,371 Newark, DE $202,295 Claymont, DE $202,709 Delaware City, DE $202,497 Hockessin, DE $202,277 Kirkwood, DE $202,459 Middletown, DE $202,537 Montchanin, DE $202,323

New Castle, DE $202,353 Odessa, DE $202,637 Port Penn, DE $202,773 Rockland, DE $202,343 Saint Georges, DE $202,473 Townsend, DE $202,785 Winterthur, DE $202,367 Lewes, DE $201,505

Wilmington, DE $202,287 Dover, DE $203,091 Dover Afb, DE $202,021 Bethany Beach, DE $200,833 Bethel, DE $201,041 Bridgeville, DE $201,515 Camden Wyoming, DE $202,519 Cheswold, DE $203,025

Clayton, DE $203,031 Dagsboro, DE $200,693 Delmar, DE $200,371 Ellendale, DE $200,979 Felton, DE $202,111 Fenwick Island, DE $200,737 Frankford, DE $200,387 Frederica, DE $202,311

Georgetown, DE $200,617 Greenwood, DE $201,547 Harbeson, DE $200,831 Harrington, DE $201,855 Hartly, DE $202,483 Houston, DE $201,567 Kenton, DE $203,041 Laurel, DE $200,497

Yorklyn, DE $202,337

Purchasing Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Director'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.

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$183,116

Average $202,527/year

$222,149

$15,260

Average $16,877/month

$18,512

$3,521

Average $3,895/week

$4,272

$88

Average $97/hour

$107

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,149	$18,512	$4,272	$107
Average	$202,527	$16,877	$3,895	$97
25th Percentile	$183,116	$15,260	$3,521	$88

Purchasing Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Purchasing Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Purchasing role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $221,085 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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