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

A Purchasing Manager's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,948, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $100,623, a Purchasing Manager (7+ years)earns $126,929, a Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $176,080, a Purchasing Director (7+ years)earns $202,395,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Manager?

Purchasing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Manager roles are District of Columbia $138,773, California $138,247, Massachusetts $136,404. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Manager level roles vary by specialization: IT Purchasing Manager: $139,282; Construction Purchasing Manager: $127,563; Buyer Purchasing Manager: $127,306; Assistant Purchasing Manager: $126,283; Global Purchasing Manager: $126,069.

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Purchasing Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Manager in Delaware is $126,929 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,911 to $139,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,970

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Purchasing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,425	$11,619	$2,681	$67
Average	$126,929	$10,577	$2,441	$61
25th Percentile	$114,911	$9,576	$2,210	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Manager Salaries

A Purchasing 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 Purchasing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing 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:

Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years): $87,948
Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $100,623
Purchasing Manager (7+ years): $126,929
Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years): $176,080
Purchasing Director (7+ years): $202,395

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Supervisor	7+ years	$87,948
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$100,623
Purchasing Manager	7+ years	$126,929
Purchasing Senior Manager	7+ years	$176,080
Purchasing Director	7+ years	$202,395

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How Do Purchasing Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,773.
California: $138,247.
Massachusetts: $136,404.

District of Columbia $138,773 California $138,247 Massachusetts $136,404 Washington $135,903 New Jersey $135,853 Alaska $135,677 Connecticut $133,948 New York $133,246

Hawaii $131,002 Rhode Island $129,949 Maryland $129,235 Minnesota $128,257 Colorado $127,881 Illinois $127,756 Oregon $127,280 Delaware $126,929

New Hampshire $126,708 Virginia $126,214 Pennsylvania $124,773 Nevada $124,046 North Dakota $123,808 Michigan $123,432 Wisconsin $123,294 Vermont $123,018

Texas $122,254 Maine $122,204 Arizona $122,128 Ohio $122,041 Georgia $120,888 Indiana $120,311 Wyoming $120,198 Utah $120,023

Iowa $119,948 Kansas $119,346 Louisiana $119,170 North Carolina $119,108 Missouri $119,083 Florida $118,594 Montana $118,331 Nebraska $118,080

Kentucky $117,942 South Carolina $117,441 Tennessee $117,127 Idaho $117,002 New Mexico $116,087 Oklahoma $115,887 Alabama $115,147 South Dakota $113,906

Arkansas $113,229 West Virginia $112,866 Mississippi $111,776

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing 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:

Lincoln: $131,366
Little Creek: $130,150
Magnolia: $130,689

Lincoln, DE $131,366 Little Creek, DE $130,150 Magnolia, DE $130,689 Milford, DE $131,366 Marydel, DE $129,661 Millsboro, DE $131,366 Millville, DE $132,243 Milton, DE $131,366

Nassau, DE $131,366 Ocean View, DE $132,243 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,243 Seaford, DE $129,987 Selbyville, DE $132,243 Smyrna, DE $129,511 Viola, DE $130,689 Woodside, DE $130,313

Bear, DE $128,558 Newark, DE $128,608 Claymont, DE $128,709 Delaware City, DE $128,608 Hockessin, DE $128,709 Kirkwood, DE $128,608 Middletown, DE $129,248 Montchanin, DE $128,709

New Castle, DE $128,709 Odessa, DE $129,423 Port Penn, DE $128,257 Rockland, DE $128,709 Saint Georges, DE $128,608 Townsend, DE $129,235 Winterthur, DE $128,709 Lewes, DE $131,366

Wilmington, DE $128,709 Dover, DE $130,087 Dover Afb, DE $130,388 Bethany Beach, DE $132,243 Bethel, DE $129,987 Bridgeville, DE $131,366 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,225 Cheswold, DE $129,786

Clayton, DE $129,461 Dagsboro, DE $132,243 Delmar, DE $129,987 Ellendale, DE $131,366 Felton, DE $131,366 Fenwick Island, DE $132,243 Frankford, DE $132,243 Frederica, DE $131,366

Georgetown, DE $131,366 Greenwood, DE $131,366 Harbeson, DE $131,366 Harrington, DE $131,366 Hartly, DE $129,398 Houston, DE $131,366 Kenton, DE $129,461 Laurel, DE $129,987

Yorklyn, DE $128,709

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

Understanding how a Purchasing 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.

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$114,911

Average $126,929/year

$139,425

$9,576

Average $10,577/month

$11,619

$2,210

Average $2,441/week

$2,681

$55

Average $61/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,425	$11,619	$2,681	$67
Average	$126,929	$10,577	$2,441	$61
25th Percentile	$114,911	$9,576	$2,210	$55

Purchasing Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Purchasing Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Purchasing Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Gas Supply Director	$196,427	55%
Purchasing Senior Manager	$176,080	39%

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