Retail Buyer Salary in Kansas City, Kansas

How much does a Retail Buyer make in Kansas City, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Buyer in Kansas City, KS is $74,397. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,141 to $82,394, with most professionals earning between $60,535 and $89,675.

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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 Kansas City, KS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

67141

82394

74397

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68696

85683

76566

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 Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Retail Buyer ranges from $67,141 to $82,394 with the average base salary of $74,397. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,696 to $85,683 with the average total cash compensation of $76,566.

View Average Salary for Retail Buyer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,397	$67,141 - $82,394
Bonus	$2,170	$1,555 - $3,290
Total Pay	$76,566	$68,696 - $85,683

* 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 Kansas City, KS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,941 - $82,149	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,155 - $82,411	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,941 - $82,149	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,941 - $82,149	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,755 - $81,920	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,900 - $82,098	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS

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About Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...

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