How much does a Wholesale Buyer make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wholesale Buyer in San Diego, CA is $68,471. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,006 to a high of $82,213, with most professionals earning between $61,947 and $75,664.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Wholesale Buyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wholesale Buyer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Wholesale Buyer ranges from $61,947 to $75,664 with the average base salary of $68,471. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,909 to $77,952 with the average total cash compensation of $69,975.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,471 $61,947 - $75,664
Bonus $1,504 $963 - $2,288
Total Pay $69,975 $62,909 - $77,952
* 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 San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,060 - $75,802 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,244 - $76,027 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,898 - $75,605 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,334 - $76,137 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,898 - $75,605 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,906 - $76,836 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Wholesale Broker LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $89,121 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,263
JOB TITLE Wholesale Coordinator LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $51,824 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,296
JOB TITLE Wholesale Distributor LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $43,309 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,794
JOB TITLE Wholesale Manager LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $127,154 MAXIMUM SALARY $157,340
JOB TITLE Wholesale Merchandiser LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $33,131 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,529
JOB TITLE Wholesale Executive LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $63,304 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,710
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