How much does a Program Buyer make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Buyer in Tacoma, WA is $82,573. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,188 to a high of $99,530, with most professionals earning between $74,520 and $91,449.

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What is the average salary for Program Buyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Buyer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Program Buyer ranges from $74,520 to $91,449 with the average base salary of $82,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,246 to $95,100 with the average total cash compensation of $84,981.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,573 $74,520 - $91,449
Bonus $2,408 $1,726 - $3,651
Total Pay $84,981 $76,246 - $95,100
* 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 Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,520 - $91,449 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,520 - $91,449 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,520 - $91,449 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,052 - $89,648 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,084 - $93,368 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,375 - $91,272 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Buyer LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $62,496 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,336
JOB TITLE Buyer Senior Buyer LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $52,342 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,743
JOB TITLE Merchandise Buyer LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $101,405 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,781
JOB TITLE Buyer I LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $61,901 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,696
JOB TITLE Buyer II LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $73,792 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,666
JOB TITLE Buyer III LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $91,397 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,792
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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