How much does a Buyer Trainee make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Buyer Trainee in Durham, NC is $73,776. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,580 to $81,706, with most professionals earning between $60,028 and $88,927.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Buyer Trainee in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Buyer Trainee in Durham, NC. The base salary for Buyer Trainee ranges from $66,580 to $81,706 with the average base salary of $73,776. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,121 to $84,967 with the average total cash compensation of $75,925.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,776 $66,580 - $81,706
Bonus $2,149 $1,541 - $3,261
Total Pay $75,925 $68,121 - $84,967
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,243 - $81,293 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,041 - $82,272 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,041 - $82,272 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,444 - $80,313 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,126 - $81,149 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,733 - $80,667 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Buyer LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $55,833 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,196
JOB TITLE Trainee LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $73,829 MAXIMUM SALARY $101,581
JOB TITLE Buyer Senior Buyer LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $46,753 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,719
JOB TITLE Merchandise Buyer LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $90,226 MAXIMUM SALARY $119,936
JOB TITLE Buyer I LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $55,301 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,624
JOB TITLE Buyer II LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $65,929 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,007
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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