Retail Buyer Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Retail Buyer make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Buyer in Erie, PA is $69,526. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,745 to $77,000, with most professionals earning between $56,572 and $83,804.

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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 Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

62745

77000

69526

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64198

80074

71553

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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Retail Buyer ranges from $62,745 to $77,000 with the average base salary of $69,526. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,198 to $80,074 with the average total cash compensation of $71,553.

View Average Salary for Retail Buyer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,526	$62,745 - $77,000
Bonus	$2,028	$1,453 - $3,074
Total Pay	$71,553	$64,198 - $80,074

* 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 Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,391 - $80,246	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,631 - $81,768	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,270 - $76,416	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,045 - $82,275	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,493 - $81,599	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,100 - $82,343	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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