What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Purchasing Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Purchasing Manager's salary?

An Assistant Purchasing Manager's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,017, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $100,659, a Assistant Purchasing Manager (7+ years)earns $126,958, a Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $176,232, a Purchasing Director (7+ years)earns $202,567,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Purchasing Manager?

Assistant Purchasing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Purchasing Manager roles are District of Columbia $139,819, California $139,289, Massachusetts $137,433. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Purchasing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Purchasing Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director Of Purchasing: $169,015; IT Purchasing Manager: $139,345; Buyer Purchasing Manager: $127,305; Global Purchasing Manager: $126,067; Purchasing Manager: $125,341.

Assistant Purchasing Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Purchasing Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Purchasing Manager in Delaware is $127,886 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,986
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,990 to $140,501
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,159

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Assistant Purchasing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,501	$11,708	$2,702	$68
Average	$127,886	$10,657	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$115,990	$9,666	$2,231	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Purchasing Manager Salaries

An Assistant Purchasing Manager'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 Assistant Purchasing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Purchasing Manager'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): $88,017
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,659
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,958
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,232
Expert (over 8 years): $202,567

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$88,017
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$100,659
Assistant... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$126,958
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$176,232
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$202,567

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How Do Assistant Purchasing Manager 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 Assistant Purchasing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,819.
California: $139,289.
Massachusetts: $137,433.

District of Columbia $139,819 California $139,289 Massachusetts $137,433 Washington $136,928 New Jersey $136,877 Alaska $136,700 Connecticut $134,958 New York $134,250

Hawaii $131,990 Rhode Island $130,929 Maryland $130,209 Minnesota $129,224 Colorado $128,846 Illinois $128,719 Oregon $128,239 Delaware $127,886

New Hampshire $127,664 Virginia $127,166 Pennsylvania $125,714 Nevada $124,981 North Dakota $124,741 Michigan $124,363 Wisconsin $124,224 Vermont $123,946

Texas $123,175 Maine $123,125 Arizona $123,049 Ohio $122,961 Georgia $121,799 Indiana $121,218 Wyoming $121,104 Utah $120,928

Iowa $120,852 Kansas $120,246 Louisiana $120,069 North Carolina $120,006 Missouri $119,981 Florida $119,488 Montana $119,223 Nebraska $118,970

Kentucky $118,831 South Carolina $118,326 Tennessee $118,011 Idaho $117,884 New Mexico $116,962 Oklahoma $116,760 Alabama $116,015 South Dakota $114,765

Arkansas $114,083 West Virginia $113,717 Mississippi $112,618

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Purchasing Managers

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:

Lincoln: $127,310
Little Creek: $128,242
Magnolia: $128,058

Lincoln, DE $127,310 Little Creek, DE $128,242 Magnolia, DE $128,058 Milford, DE $127,633 Marydel, DE $127,843 Millsboro, DE $126,776 Millville, DE $126,971 Milton, DE $127,191

Nassau, DE $127,283 Ocean View, DE $126,950 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,194 Seaford, DE $127,266 Selbyville, DE $126,739 Smyrna, DE $128,330 Viola, DE $127,739 Woodside, DE $128,083

Bear, DE $127,787 Newark, DE $127,739 Claymont, DE $128,001 Delaware City, DE $127,867 Hockessin, DE $127,728 Kirkwood, DE $127,843 Middletown, DE $127,892 Montchanin, DE $127,757

New Castle, DE $127,776 Odessa, DE $127,955 Port Penn, DE $128,041 Rockland, DE $127,770 Saint Georges, DE $127,852 Townsend, DE $128,049 Winterthur, DE $127,785 Lewes, DE $127,240

Wilmington, DE $127,734 Dover, DE $128,242 Dover Afb, DE $127,566 Bethany Beach, DE $126,816 Bethel, DE $126,948 Bridgeville, DE $127,247 Camden Wyoming, DE $127,881 Cheswold, DE $128,200

Clayton, DE $128,204 Dagsboro, DE $126,728 Delmar, DE $126,524 Ellendale, DE $126,908 Felton, DE $127,623 Fenwick Island, DE $126,756 Frankford, DE $126,535 Frederica, DE $127,749

Georgetown, DE $126,680 Greenwood, DE $127,267 Harbeson, DE $126,815 Harrington, DE $127,461 Hartly, DE $127,858 Houston, DE $127,280 Kenton, DE $128,210 Laurel, DE $126,604

Yorklyn, DE $127,766

Assistant Purchasing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Purchasing Manager'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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$115,990

Average $127,886/year

$140,501

$9,666

Average $10,657/month

$11,708

$2,231

Average $2,459/week

$2,702

$56

Average $61/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,501	$11,708	$2,702	$68
Average	$127,886	$10,657	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$115,990	$9,666	$2,231	$56

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