IT Buyer Salary in San Francisco, California

How much does an IT Buyer make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Buyer in San Francisco, CA is $79,692. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,098 to $88,063, with most professionals earning between $65,184 and $95,685.

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Document and organize order information, record, and file in a complete, clear, useful, and referable manner.

October 10, 2022

Assist users in researching the recommended products and vendors for hardware, software, service or supply need.

October 24, 2022

Support Program Management and Business Development in the presentation of the Materials capabilities to customers and cost reduction programs defined by the Manufacturing Agreements.

December 28, 2022

Provide insights into new technology and strategies for improved floor management of materials necessary to maintain deliveries in support of customer satisfaction.

February 05, 2023

Management of the planning and scheduling functions necessary to support the production requirements, as Master Scheduler.

February 17, 2023

Understanding of business and licensing terms and end-to-end procurement processes.

March 07, 2023

Attends interdepartmental planning meetings where long-range goals involve the purchasing function.

March 22, 2023

Require the exercise of judgment in the determination of actions to be taken, requiring basic knowledge and application of relevant University and IT policies and procedures.

March 28, 2023

Negotiate, or assist users, in the negotiation of specifications, price, delivery date and other relevant parameters.

March 31, 2023

Lead supplier relationship management to drive delivery of best in class performance and innovative products and services.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Buyer in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

72098

88063

79692

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

73218

90727

81442

What is the average salary for IT Buyer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Buyer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for IT Buyer ranges from $72,098 to $88,063 with the average base salary of $79,692. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,218 to $90,727 with the average total cash compensation of $81,442.

View Average Salary for IT Buyer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$79,692	$72,098 - $88,063
Bonus	$1,751	$1,120 - $2,663
Total Pay	$81,442	$73,218 - $90,727

* 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.

IT Buyer Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,098 - $88,063	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,368 - $85,950	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,368 - $85,950	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,888 - $79,257	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,252 - $85,809	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,457 - $79,952	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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