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 $103,865, a Purchasing Manager (5+ years)earns $131,005, a Purchasing Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $181,821, a Purchasing Director (5+ years)earns $208,993, a VP of Purchasing (5+ years)earns $228,172,

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 $221,390, California $220,550, Massachusetts $217,611. 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: $194,104; Commodities Purchasing Director: $185,200; Strategic Commodity Purchasing Director: $185,190; Purchasing Senior Manager: $173,958; Director Of Purchasing: $170,265.

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Purchasing Director Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Purchasing Director make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Director in Hawaii is $208,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $247,667
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $188,972 to $229,236
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,744

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Purchasing Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$229,236	$19,103	$4,408	$110
Average	$208,993	$17,416	$4,019	$100
25th Percentile	$188,972	$15,748	$3,634	$91

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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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$103,865
Purchasing Manager	5+ years	$131,005
Purchasing Senior Manager	5+ years	$181,821
Purchasing Director	5+ years	$208,993
VP of Purchasing	5+ years	$228,172

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: $221,390.
California: $220,550.
Massachusetts: $217,611.

District of Columbia $221,390 California $220,550 Massachusetts $217,611 Washington $216,811 New Jersey $216,731 Alaska $216,451 Connecticut $213,692 New York $212,572

Hawaii $208,993 Rhode Island $207,313 Maryland $206,174 Minnesota $204,614 Colorado $204,014 Illinois $203,814 Oregon $203,054 Delaware $202,494

New Hampshire $202,143 Virginia $201,355 Pennsylvania $199,055 Nevada $197,895 North Dakota $197,516 Michigan $196,916 Wisconsin $196,696 Vermont $196,256

Texas $195,036 Maine $194,956 Arizona $194,836 Ohio $194,696 Georgia $192,857 Indiana $191,937 Wyoming $191,757 Utah $191,477

Iowa $191,357 Kansas $190,397 Louisiana $190,117 North Carolina $190,017 Missouri $189,977 Florida $189,197 Montana $188,778 Nebraska $188,378

Kentucky $188,158 South Carolina $187,358 Tennessee $186,858 Idaho $186,658 New Mexico $185,198 Oklahoma $184,878 Alabama $183,699 South Dakota $181,719

Arkansas $180,639 West Virginia $180,059 Mississippi $178,320

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:

Aiea: $207,861
Anahola: $205,136
Captain Cook: $204,930

Aiea, HI $207,861 Anahola, HI $205,136 Captain Cook, HI $204,930 Eleele, HI $205,552 Ewa Beach, HI $207,677 Kapolei, HI $207,511 Haiku, HI $205,288 Hakalau, HI $204,828

Haleiwa, HI $207,111 Hana, HI $204,798 Hanalei, HI $204,868 Hanamaulu, HI $205,284 Hanapepe, HI $205,542 Hauula, HI $207,427 Hawaii National Park, HI $205,066 Hawi, HI $205,406

Hilo, HI $205,264 Princeville, HI $205,242 Holualoa, HI $205,012 Honaunau, HI $204,658 Honokaa, HI $204,922 Honomu, HI $205,244 Hoolehua, HI $204,658 Kaaawa, HI $207,495

Kahuku, HI $207,051 Kahului, HI $205,762 Kailua, HI $207,795 Ocean View, HI $205,182 Waikoloa, HI $205,162 Keauhou, HI $205,012 Kailua Kona, HI $205,260 Kalaheo, HI $205,306

Kalaupapa, HI $204,470 Kamuela, HI $205,026 Kaneohe, HI $207,751 Kapaa, HI $205,530 Kaumakani, HI $205,640 Kaunakakai, HI $204,902 Keaau, HI $205,404 Kealakekua, HI $205,296

Kealia, HI $205,366 Kekaha, HI $205,158 Kihei, HI $205,552 Kilauea, HI $205,246 Kapaau, HI $205,090 Koloa, HI $205,336 Kualapuu, HI $204,842 Kunia, HI $207,445

Kurtistown, HI $205,300 Lahaina, HI $205,340 Laie, HI $207,233 Lanai City, HI $204,842 Laupahoehoe, HI $205,358 Lawai, HI $205,640 Lihue, HI $205,284 Makawao, HI $205,446

Makaweli, HI $204,830 Maunaloa, HI $204,348 Mountain View, HI $205,192 Naalehu, HI $204,778 Ninole, HI $204,640 Ookala, HI $204,706 Paauilo, HI $204,956 Pahala, HI $204,834

Pahoa, HI $205,106 Paia, HI $205,350 Papaaloa, HI $205,386 Papaikou, HI $204,960 Pearl City, HI $207,711 Pepeekeo, HI $205,358 Puunene, HI $205,762 Volcano, HI $205,066

Wahiawa, HI $207,355 Pukalani, HI $205,446 Mililani, HI $207,605 Kula, HI $205,022 Waialua, HI $206,999 Waianae, HI $207,191 Wailuku, HI $205,442 Waimanalo, HI $207,755

Waimea, HI $205,622 Waipahu, HI $207,621 Honolulu, HI $207,933 J B P H H, HI $207,897 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $207,467 Schofield Barracks, HI $207,407 Fort Shafter, HI $207,933 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $207,933

Camp H M Smith, HI $207,887 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $207,685 Wake Island, HI $207,933

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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$188,972

Average $208,993/year

$229,236

$15,748

Average $17,416/month

$19,103

$3,634

Average $4,019/week

$4,408

$91

Average $100/hour

$110

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$229,236	$19,103	$4,408	$110
Average	$208,993	$17,416	$4,019	$100
25th Percentile	$188,972	$15,748	$3,634	$91

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 $228,172 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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