Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salary in the United States

How much does a Purchasing Contract Professional IV make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Contract Professional IV in the United States is $67,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,904
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,294 to $75,907
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,257
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Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $75,907 $6,326 $1,460 $36
Average $67,122 $5,594 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $58,294 $4,858 $1,121 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salaries

A Purchasing Contract Professional IV'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Contract Professional IV'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): $51,682
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,322
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,476
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,807
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,998
Levels Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$51,682
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$59,322
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$66,476
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$84,807
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$96,998
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$59,322 < 2 yrs
$66,476 2-4 yrs
$84,807 5-8 yrs
$96,998 > 8 yrs
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How Do Purchasing Contract Professional IV 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 Contract Professional IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,318.
  • California: $74,036.
  • Massachusetts: $73,049.

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Contract Professional IVs

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: $84,661
  • San Francisco: $83,734
  • Oakland: $81,970

What Skills Can Increase a Purchasing Contract Professional IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • MRP (Mentioned in 0.83% Job Postings): A system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product. Production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.
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Analysis 3.08%
Logistics 1.42%
MRP 0.83%
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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 a Purchasing Contract Professional IV's salary.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Sourcing
 $76,519
14%
Leadership
 $74,506
11%
Project Management
 $73,834
10%
Supply Chain Management
 $73,163
9%
Process Improvement
 $73,163
9%
Cost Reduction
 $73,163
9%
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How Education impacts a Purchasing Contract Professional IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Purchasing Contract Professional IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Purchasing Contract Professional IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,181 and $69,764).

Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Purchasing Contract Professional IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 32.4%
Associates 15.6%
Bachelors 42.0%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Contract Professional IV'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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$58,294
Average $67,122/year
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Average $5,594/month
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$1,121
Average $1,291/week
$1,460
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Average $32/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,907 $6,326 $1,460 $36
Average $67,122 $5,594 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $58,294 $4,858 $1,121 $28

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Salary Trends for Purchasing Contract Professional IV

Salaries for a Purchasing Contract Professional IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,480 in 2023 to around $60,363 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Purchasing Contract Professional IV salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Purchasing Contract Professional IV Over Time

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