Procurement Operations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Procurement Operations Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Procurement Operations Specialist in the United States is $93,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Procurement Operations Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,159
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,067 to $102,976
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,856
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Procurement Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $102,976 $8,581 $1,980 $50
Average $93,988 $7,832 $1,807 $45
25th Percentile $86,067 $7,172 $1,655 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Procurement Operations Specialist Salaries

A Procurement Operations Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Procurement Operations Specialists

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:

  • San Jose: $118,547
  • San Francisco: $117,249
  • Oakland: $114,778

What Skills Can Increase a Procurement Operations Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.58% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Supply Chain Management (Mentioned in 1.12% Job Postings): In commerce, supply-chain management (SCM), the management of the flow of goods and services, involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. Interconnected or interlinked networks, channels and node businesses combine in the provision of products and services required by end customers in a supply chain. Supply-chain management has been defined as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply-chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally." SCM practice draws heavily from the areas of industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations management, logistics, procurement, information technology, and marketing and strives for an integrated approach.[citation needed] Marketing channels play an important role in supply-chain management. Current research in supply-chain management is concerned with topics related to sustainability and risk management, among others. Some suggest that the “people dimension” of SCM, ethical issues, internal integration, transparency/visibility, and human capital/talent management are topics that have, so far, been underrepresented on the research agenda.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.58%
Microsoft Office 1.95%
Supply Chain Management 1.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Procurement Operations Specialist's salary.
  • Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • ISO: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Cost Reduction: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Merchandising
$98,687
5%
ISO
$97,747
4%
Cost Reduction
$96,807
3%
Production Schedule
$96,807
3%
Kanban
$96,807
3%
Coordination
$96,807
3%
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Procurement Operations Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Procurement Operations Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Procurement Operations Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Procurement Operations Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Procurement Operations Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$112,785$54.020%

How Education impacts a Procurement Operations Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Procurement Operations Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Procurement Operations Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $88,140 and $93,652).

Procurement Operations Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Procurement Operations Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 19.9%
Associates 11.0%
Bachelors 48.4%
Masters 18.8%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Procurement Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Procurement Operations Specialist'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

Salary Trends for Procurement Operations Specialist

Salaries for a Procurement Operations Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,880 in 2023 to around $88,675 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Procurement Operations Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Procurement Operations Specialist Over Time

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$90,880
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$89,842
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    Sutton Bank | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Peak Performers | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    iHeartMedia | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Procurement Operations Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Procurement Operations Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Procurement Operations Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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