Purchasing Administrator Salary in the United States

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Purchasing Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Purchasing Administrator make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Purchasing Administrator in the United States is around $51,996, with an hourly rate of $25. The average salary ranges from $40,760 (10th percentile) to $62,343 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $46,115 (25th percentile) and $57,412 (75th percentile). A Purchasing Administrator's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Purchasing Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,412 $4,784 $1,104 $28
Average $51,996 $4,333 $1,000 $25
25th Percentile $46,115 $3,843 $887 $22
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How much does a Purchasing Administrator make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$46,115
Average $51,996/year
$57,412
$3,843
Average $4,333/month
$4,784
$887
Average $1,000/week
$1,104
$22
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,412 $4,784 $1,104 $28
Average $51,996 $4,333 $1,000 $25
25th Percentile $46,115 $3,843 $887 $22

How does experience level affect a Purchasing Administrator's Salary?

An entry-level Purchasing Administrator with less than 1 year of experience earns about $50,519. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $50,969. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $51,149. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $52,952, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $53,987.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Purchasing Administrator $50,519
Intermediate Level Purchasing Administrator $50,969
Senior Level Purchasing Administrator $51,149
Specialist Level Purchasing Administrator $52,952
Expert Level Purchasing Administrator $53,987
$50,519 0 yr
$50,969 < 2 yrs
$51,149 2-4 yrs
$52,952 5-8 yrs
$53,987 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Purchasing Administrator vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Purchasing Administrator is $57,352.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $56,588.
  • In New Jersey, a Purchasing Administrator earns $56,359 per year.

How much does salary of Purchasing Administrator vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Purchasing Administrator is $64,938.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $60,259.
  • In Boston, MA, a Purchasing Administrator earns $57,991 per year.

What are the salaries of a Purchasing Administrator with different levels of education?

Salaries for Purchasing Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Purchasing Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $47,925 - $51,323. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Purchasing Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Purchasing Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.3%
High School 16.7%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
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What is the salary trend of Purchasing Administrator?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Purchasing Administrator compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $47,694 in 2023 to approximately $47,340 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Purchasing Administrator salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Purchasing Administrator Over Time

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2023
$47,694
2024
$47,593
2025
$47,340
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2023 $47,694
2024 $47,593
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Purchasing Administrator bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 68.6%
Bonuses -0.9%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 2.9%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 10.7%
Pension 3.7%
Time Off 8.4%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $51,996 68.6%
Bonus $-698 -0.9%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $3,970 5.2%
401K/403B $2,180 2.9%
Disability $1,038 1.4%
Healthcare $8,148 10.7%
Pension $2,803 3.7%
Time Off $6,388 8.4%
Total Compensation $75,825 100%
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