What are the main factors that influence a Category Buyer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Category Buyer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Category Buyer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Category Buyer's salary?

A Category Buyer's salary grows with experience: a Buyer I (0-2 years)earns $57,650, a Category Buyer (2-4 years)earns $70,045, a Buyer III (4-7 years)earns $86,104, a Buyer IV (7+ years)earns $108,009,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Buyer?

Category Buyer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Buyer roles are District of Columbia $80,246, California $79,942, Massachusetts $78,876. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Buyer roles make?

Salaries for Category Buyer level roles vary by specialization: Category Director: $286,854; Category Lead: $285,099; SVP of Category: $280,940; VP of Category: $218,000; Category Directory: $181,500.

Category Buyer Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Category Buyer make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Buyer in Wyoming is $69,505 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Category Buyer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,538
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,737 to $75,280
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,665

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Category Buyer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,280	$6,273	$1,448	$36
Average	$69,505	$5,792	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$61,737	$5,145	$1,187	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Category Buyer Salaries

A Category Buyer'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 Do Category Buyer 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 Category Buyers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,246.
California: $79,942.
Massachusetts: $78,876.

District of Columbia $80,246 California $79,942 Massachusetts $78,876 Washington $78,586 New Jersey $78,557 Alaska $78,456 Connecticut $77,456 New York $77,050

Hawaii $75,753 Rhode Island $75,144 Maryland $74,731 Minnesota $74,165 Colorado $73,948 Illinois $73,876 Oregon $73,600 Delaware $73,397

New Hampshire $73,270 Virginia $72,984 Pennsylvania $72,151 Nevada $71,730 North Dakota $71,592 Michigan $71,375 Wisconsin $71,295 Vermont $71,136

Texas $70,694 Maine $70,665 Arizona $70,621 Ohio $70,571 Georgia $69,904 Indiana $69,570 Wyoming $69,505 Utah $69,404

Iowa $69,360 Kansas $69,012 Louisiana $68,911 North Carolina $68,875 Missouri $68,860 Florida $68,577 Montana $68,425 Nebraska $68,280

Kentucky $68,201 South Carolina $67,911 Tennessee $67,729 Idaho $67,657 New Mexico $67,128 Oklahoma $67,012 Alabama $66,584 South Dakota $65,867

Arkansas $65,475 West Virginia $65,265 Mississippi $64,635

Top Paying Cities for Category Buyers

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:

Medicine Bow: $70,661
Saratoga: $70,866
Savery: $70,868

Medicine Bow, WY $70,661 Saratoga, WY $70,866 Savery, WY $70,868 Sinclair, WY $70,767 Walcott, WY $70,660 Wamsutter, WY $70,691 Worland, WY $70,913 Basin, WY $70,902

Burlington, WY $70,853 Byron, WY $70,915 Cody, WY $70,721 Cowley, WY $70,797 Deaver, WY $70,729 Emblem, WY $70,880 Frannie, WY $70,768 Greybull, WY $70,878

Hyattville, WY $70,743 Kirby, WY $70,960 Lovell, WY $70,789 Manderson, WY $70,774 Meeteetse, WY $70,759 Otto, WY $70,813 Powell, WY $70,799 Ralston, WY $71,003

Shell, WY $70,660 Ten Sleep, WY $70,725 Thermopolis, WY $70,859 Wapiti, WY $70,705 Riverton, WY $70,984 Arapahoe, WY $70,984 Crowheart, WY $70,739 Dubois, WY $70,800

Fort Washakie, WY $70,958 Hudson, WY $71,059 Kinnear, WY $70,817 Lander, WY $70,925 Pavillion, WY $70,829 Saint Stephens, WY $70,982 Casper, WY $69,186 Shirley Basin, WY $69,961

Alcova, WY $70,310 Arminto, WY $70,558 Douglas, WY $70,592 Edgerton, WY $70,480 Evansville, WY $69,186 Glenrock, WY $69,456 Hiland, WY $70,558 Kaycee, WY $70,658

Linch, WY $70,655 Lysite, WY $70,623 Midwest, WY $70,469 Mills, WY $69,186 Natrona, WY $69,483 Powder River, WY $69,906 Shoshoni, WY $70,790 Newcastle, WY $70,459

Aladdin, WY $70,379 Alva, WY $70,435 Beulah, WY $70,457 Devils Tower, WY $70,646 Four Corners, WY $69,858 Gillette, WY $70,812 Hulett, WY $70,530 Moorcroft, WY $70,739

Osage, WY $70,463 Recluse, WY $70,528 Rozet, WY $70,773 Sundance, WY $70,573 Upton, WY $70,610 Weston, WY $70,526 Wright, WY $70,872 Sheridan, WY $70,890

Arvada, WY $70,548 Banner, WY $70,796 Big Horn, WY $70,758 Buffalo, WY $70,797 Clearmont, WY $70,606 Dayton, WY $70,686 Leiter, WY $70,643 Parkman, WY $70,636

Ranchester, WY $70,757 Saddlestring, WY $70,795 Story, WY $70,995 Wolf, WY $70,677 Wyarno, WY $70,623 Rock Springs, WY $70,953 Bondurant, WY $70,748 Boulder, WY $70,752

Cora, WY $70,738 Evanston, WY $70,775 Farson, WY $70,873 Fort Bridger, WY $70,881 Granger, WY $70,946 Green River, WY $71,063 Lonetree, WY $70,639 Lyman, WY $70,987

Mc Kinnon, WY $70,658 Mountain View, WY $70,929 Pinedale, WY $70,937 Point Of Rocks, WY $70,847 Reliance, WY $70,860 Robertson, WY $70,718 Superior, WY $70,789 Jackson, WY $70,560

Kelly, WY $70,553 Moose, WY $70,515 Moran, WY $70,296 Wilson, WY $70,494 Teton Village, WY $70,522 Kemmerer, WY $70,647 Afton, WY $70,816 Auburn, WY $70,610

Bedford, WY $70,461 Big Piney, WY $70,784 Cokeville, WY $70,402 Daniel, WY $70,674 Diamondville, WY $71,061 Etna, WY $70,155 Fairview, WY $70,684 Freedom, WY $70,027

Frontier, WY $70,755 Grover, WY $70,616 La Barge, WY $70,888 Opal, WY $70,822 Smoot, WY $70,787 Thayne, WY $70,340 Alpine, WY $70,144 Alta, WY $69,633

Yoder, WY $70,637 Rawlins, WY $70,866 Jeffrey City, WY $70,711 Baggs, WY $71,026 Bairoil, WY $70,892 Dixon, WY $71,105 Elk Mountain, WY $70,570 Encampment, WY $70,900

Hanna, WY $70,726 Little America, WY $70,931 Cheyenne, WY $69,585 Fe Warren Afb, WY $69,586 Albin, WY $70,474 Bosler, WY $67,983 Buford, WY $69,727 Burns, WY $70,250

Carpenter, WY $70,270 Centennial, WY $69,356 Garrett, WY $70,557 Granite Canon, WY $70,112 Hillsdale, WY $70,020 Horse Creek, WY $69,182 Jelm, WY $70,935 Laramie, WY $67,983

Meriden, WY $70,290 Pine Bluffs, WY $70,606 Rock River, WY $68,871 Tie Siding, WY $69,864 Yellowstone National Park, WY $70,252 Wheatland, WY $70,634 Chugwater, WY $70,420 Fort Laramie, WY $70,644

Glendo, WY $70,680 Guernsey, WY $70,852 Hartville, WY $70,723 Hawk Springs, WY $70,479 Huntley, WY $70,631 Jay Em, WY $70,543 Lagrange, WY $70,508 Lance Creek, WY $70,496

Lingle, WY $70,702 Lost Springs, WY $70,565 Lusk, WY $70,556 Manville, WY $70,587 Shawnee, WY $70,565 Torrington, WY $70,682 Van Tassell, WY $70,490 Veteran, WY $70,660

Category Buyer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Buyer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 67% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Category Buyer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Buyer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Buyer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$86,881	$42.0	25%
Financial Services	$83,406	$40.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$82,016	$39.0	18%
Insurance	$79,931	$38.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$77,846	$37.0	12%

Category Buyer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Buyer'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

$61,737

Average $69,505/year

$75,280

$5,145

Average $5,792/month

$6,273

$1,187

Average $1,337/week

$1,448

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,280	$6,273	$1,448	$36
Average	$69,505	$5,792	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$61,737	$5,145	$1,187	$30

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