Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant in the United States is $44,493 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,017
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,607 to $52,619
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,158
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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,619 $4,385 $1,012 $25
Average $44,493 $3,708 $856 $21
25th Percentile $39,607 $3,301 $762 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant'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 Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant'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): $41,171
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,367
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,344
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,719
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,622
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant$41,171
Intermediate Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant$41,367
Senior Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant$42,344
Specialist Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant$44,719
Expert Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant$45,622
$41,171 0 yr
$41,367 < 2 yrs
$42,344 2-4 yrs
$44,719 5-8 yrs
$45,622 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant 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 Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,263.
  • California: $49,076.
  • Massachusetts: $48,422.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistants

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: $56,120
  • San Francisco: $55,568
  • Oakland: $54,335

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.56% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Restaurant Operation (Mentioned in 4.12% Job Postings): Restaurant operations are various activities that are carried out in a restaurant to run the business. These include all activities involved in the preparation of food, customer service, cleaning, purchasing raw materials, accounting, reporting, etc.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.56%
Restaurant Operation 4.12%
Preventive Maintenance 1.79%
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 Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
 $58,286
31%
Hard Working
 $56,062
26%
Products and Services
 $56,062
26%
Critical Thinking
 $55,172
24%
Organizational Leadership
 $53,837
21%
Accounting
 $52,947
19%
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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant'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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$39,607
Average $44,493/year
$52,619
$3,301
Average $3,708/month
$4,385
$762
Average $856/week
$1,012
$19
Average $21/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,619 $4,385 $1,012 $25
Average $44,493 $3,708 $856 $21
25th Percentile $39,607 $3,301 $762 $19

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Salary Trends for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant

Salaries for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,262 in 2023 to around $47,708 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant salary trends, .

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2024 $47,918
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