Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist in the United States is $59,968 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,310
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,742 to $66,952
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,073
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Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,952 $5,579 $1,288 $32
Average $59,968 $4,997 $1,153 $29
25th Percentile $53,742 $4,478 $1,033 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salaries

An Account Payable/Procurement Specialist'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 Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,513
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,469
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,764
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,277
  • Expert (over 8 years): $132,513
Levels Salary
Account P... Level Account Payable/Procurement Specialist$58,513
Talent Pe... Level Account Payable/Procurement Specialist$68,469
Talent Pe... Level Account Payable/Procurement Specialist$90,764
Talent Pe... Level Account Payable/Procurement Specialist$113,277
Organizat... Level Account Payable/Procurement Specialist$132,513
$58,513 0 yr
$68,469 < 2 yrs
$90,764 2-4 yrs
$113,277 5-8 yrs
$132,513 > 8 yrs
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How Do Account Payable/Procurement Specialist 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 Account Payable/Procurement Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,396.
  • California: $66,144.
  • Massachusetts: $65,263.

Top Paying Cities for Account Payable/Procurement Specialists

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:

  • San Jose: $75,637
  • San Francisco: $74,809
  • Oakland: $73,233

What Skills Can Increase an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Workforce Development (Mentioned in 9.54% Job Postings): workforce development improves worker performance and prepares them for increased responsibility in the future; the knowledge and experience gained from this process may be used by those workers to educate students or train their coworkers.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
  • Instructional Design (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Instructional design (ID), also known as instructional systems design (ISD), is the practice of systematically designing, developing and delivering instructional products and experiences, both digital and physical, in a consistent and reliable fashion towards an efficient, effective, appealing, engaging and inspiring acquisition of knowledge. The process consists broadly of determining the state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some "intervention" to assist in the transition. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured or completely hidden and assumed. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Workforce Development 9.54%
Home Care 2.45%
Instructional Design 1.81%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist's salary.
  • Data Collection: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Collection
$73,161
22%
Service Delivery
$71,961
20%
Talent Management
$70,762
18%
Project Management
$70,762
18%
Collaboration
$70,162
17%
Adult Learning
$69,563
16%
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Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Account Payable/Procurement Specialist 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 Pharmaceuticals and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Account Payable/Procurement Specialist positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Account Payable/Procurement Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$74,960$36.025%
Construction$71,961$35.020%
Energy & Utilities$68,963$33.015%
Aerospace & Defense$65,965$32.010%
Media$65,965$32.010%

Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Account Payable/Procurement Specialist

Salaries for an Account Payable/Procurement Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,130 in 2023 to around $55,830 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Account Payable/Procurement Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Account Payable/Procurement Specialist Over Time

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2023
$56,130
2024
$55,973
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$55,830
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2024 $55,973
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FAQ about Account Payable/Procurement Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Account Payable/Procurement Specialist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Account Payable/Procurement Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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