Retail Buyer Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

How much does a Retail Buyer make in Atlanta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Buyer in Atlanta, GA is $74,614. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,336 to $82,635, with most professionals earning between $60,710 and $89,937.

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Attends trade shows and conferences to research new industry trends, processes and products.

October 18, 2022

Review the impact on revenue, units, margins, rebates/marketing and inventory and recommend immediate actions needed to attain the goals.

December 03, 2022

Drives initial implementation and daily execution for planning, analyzing, forecasting and distribution of merchandise while adhering to company, corporate and divisional strategies and product compliance.

December 29, 2022

Participate in the building of assortments, provide prepared ideas on editing process.

January 22, 2023

Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.

February 08, 2023

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with members of cross-functional team (merchandising, marketing, sourcing, planning, and operations).

March 09, 2023

Communicate effectively and cooperatively with vendor community, peers, subordinates, supervisors, other departments and store employees.

March 27, 2023

Determines the life cycle of the product while in stores and actively manages inventory through development of exit strategies.

May 11, 2023

Manage the selection and bidding process of new and existing suppliers, and have the ability to negotiate contracts with support and approval from VP.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Retail Buyer in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

67336

82635

74614

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68895

85933

76788

What is the average salary for Retail Buyer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Retail Buyer in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Retail Buyer ranges from $67,336 to $82,635 with the average base salary of $74,614. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,895 to $85,933 with the average total cash compensation of $76,788.

View Average Salary for Retail Buyer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,614	$67,336 - $82,635
Bonus	$2,174	$1,559 - $3,298
Total Pay	$76,788	$68,895 - $85,933

* 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.

Retail Buyer Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,298 - $82,588	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,363 - $82,668	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,074 - $82,313	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,889 - $78,404	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,795 - $79,516	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,554 - $76,766	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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