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 $87,966, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $100,643, a Assistant Purchasing Manager (7+ years)earns $126,954, a Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $176,115, a Purchasing Director (7+ years)earns $202,436,

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 $139,821, California $139,290, Massachusetts $137,434. 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: $168,881; IT Purchasing Manager: $139,282; Buyer Purchasing Manager: $127,306; Global Purchasing Manager: $126,069; Purchasing Manager: $125,337.

Assistant Purchasing Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Purchasing Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Purchasing Manager in Delaware is $127,887 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): $152,123
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,011 to $140,573
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,198

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Assistant Purchasing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,573	$11,714	$2,703	$68
Average	$127,887	$10,657	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$116,011	$9,668	$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): $87,966
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,643
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,954
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,115
Expert (over 8 years): $202,436

Levels	Salary
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$87,966
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$100,643
Assistant... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$126,954
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$176,115
Purchasin... Level Assistant Purchasing Manager	$202,436

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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: $139,821.
California: $139,290.
Massachusetts: $137,434.

District of Columbia $139,821 California $139,290 Massachusetts $137,434 Washington $136,929 New Jersey $136,878 Alaska $136,701 Connecticut $134,959 New York $134,251

Hawaii $131,991 Rhode Island $130,930 Maryland $130,210 Minnesota $129,225 Colorado $128,847 Illinois $128,720 Oregon $128,240 Delaware $127,887

New Hampshire $127,665 Virginia $127,167 Pennsylvania $125,715 Nevada $124,982 North Dakota $124,742 Michigan $124,363 Wisconsin $124,225 Vermont $123,947

Texas $123,176 Maine $123,126 Arizona $123,050 Ohio $122,962 Georgia $121,800 Indiana $121,219 Wyoming $121,105 Utah $120,929

Iowa $120,853 Kansas $120,247 Louisiana $120,070 North Carolina $120,007 Missouri $119,981 Florida $119,489 Montana $119,224 Nebraska $118,971

Kentucky $118,832 South Carolina $118,327 Tennessee $118,011 Idaho $117,885 New Mexico $116,963 Oklahoma $116,761 Alabama $116,016 South Dakota $114,766

Arkansas $114,084 West Virginia $113,718 Mississippi $112,619

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: $132,357
Little Creek: $131,132
Magnolia: $131,675

Lincoln, DE $132,357 Little Creek, DE $131,132 Magnolia, DE $131,675 Milford, DE $132,357 Marydel, DE $130,640 Millsboro, DE $132,357 Millville, DE $133,241 Milton, DE $132,357

Nassau, DE $132,357 Ocean View, DE $133,241 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,241 Seaford, DE $130,968 Selbyville, DE $133,241 Smyrna, DE $130,488 Viola, DE $131,675 Woodside, DE $131,296

Bear, DE $129,528 Newark, DE $129,579 Claymont, DE $129,680 Delaware City, DE $129,579 Hockessin, DE $129,680 Kirkwood, DE $129,579 Middletown, DE $130,223 Montchanin, DE $129,680

New Castle, DE $129,680 Odessa, DE $130,400 Port Penn, DE $129,225 Rockland, DE $129,680 Saint Georges, DE $129,579 Townsend, DE $130,210 Winterthur, DE $129,680 Lewes, DE $132,357

Wilmington, DE $129,680 Dover, DE $131,069 Dover Afb, DE $131,372 Bethany Beach, DE $133,241 Bethel, DE $130,968 Bridgeville, DE $132,357 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,208 Cheswold, DE $130,766

Clayton, DE $130,438 Dagsboro, DE $133,241 Delmar, DE $130,968 Ellendale, DE $132,357 Felton, DE $132,357 Fenwick Island, DE $133,241 Frankford, DE $133,241 Frederica, DE $132,357

Georgetown, DE $132,357 Greenwood, DE $132,357 Harbeson, DE $132,357 Harrington, DE $132,357 Hartly, DE $130,375 Houston, DE $132,357 Kenton, DE $130,438 Laurel, DE $130,968

Yorklyn, DE $129,680

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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$116,011

Average $127,887/year

$140,573

$9,668

Average $10,657/month

$11,714

$2,231

Average $2,459/week

$2,703

$56

Average $61/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,573	$11,714	$2,703	$68
Average	$127,887	$10,657	$2,459	$61
25th Percentile	$116,011	$9,668	$2,231	$56

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