Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Contract Professional IV in the United States is $67,158 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): $83,902
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,312 to $75,922
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,258
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Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,922 $6,327 $1,460 $37
Average $67,158 $5,596 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $58,312 $4,859 $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): $51,704
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,354
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,513
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,843
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,009
Levels Salary
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$51,704
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$59,354
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$66,513
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$84,843
Purchasin... Level Purchasing Contract Professional IV$97,009
$51,704 0 yr
$59,354 < 2 yrs
$66,513 2-4 yrs
$84,843 5-8 yrs
$97,009 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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: $74,357.
  • California: $74,075.
  • Massachusetts: $73,088.

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: $84,706
  • San Francisco: $83,779
  • Oakland: $82,013

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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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.08%
Logistics 1.42%
MRP 0.83%
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 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
$76,560
14%
Leadership
$74,545
11%
Project Management
$73,874
10%
Supply Chain Management
$73,202
9%
Process Improvement
$73,202
9%
Cost Reduction
$73,202
9%
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Purchasing Contract Professional IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Purchasing Contract Professional IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 53% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Purchasing Contract Professional positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Purchasing Contract Professional IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Purchasing Contract Professional IV

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$87,305$42.030%
Financial Services$80,589$39.020%
Biotechnology$77,232$37.015%
Energy & Utilities$77,232$37.015%
Software & Networking$75,888$36.013%

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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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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2023
$60,480
2024
$60,810
2025
$60,363
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2023 $60,480
2024 $60,810
2025 $60,363
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial. About the Company. Globally-recognized manufacturer of packaging components & delivery systems for injectable drugs. Industry. ... more

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FAQ about Purchasing Contract Professional IV

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Purchasing Contract Professional IV?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Purchasing Contract Professional IV roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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