As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Buyer in the United Kingdom is £35,300, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,800 to £40,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,800
50TH(Median)   £35,300
75TH   £40,000
Associate Buyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Associate Buyer Salary £31,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Associate Buyer Salary £35,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Associate Buyer Salary £40,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Associate Buyer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Associate Buyer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Associate Buyer is about £35,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,942, and a weekly pay of around £679. Click the switch button below to see more details about Associate Buyer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Associate Buyers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Associate Buyer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,733 - £35,791, while Intermediate make £33,994 - £36,142, Senior earn £34,673 - £37,054, Specialist earn £35,039 - £37,615, Expert can reach £35,196 - £37,755 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Buyer £35,039
Intermediate Level Associate Buyer £35,300
Senior Level Associate Buyer £36,142
Specialist Level Associate Buyer £36,703
Expert Level Associate Buyer £36,843
£35,039 0 yr
£35,300 < 2 yrs
£36,142 2-4 yrs
£36,703 5-8 yrs
£36,843 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Associate Buyer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Associate Buyer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Planning can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Microsoft Office skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Packaging can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Planning
An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Packaging
Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Associate Buyer field include Planning (6%), Microsoft Office (2%), and Packaging (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Planning £37,418
Planning
£37,418
6%
Microsoft Office £36,006
Microsoft Office
£36,006
2%
Packaging £35,653
Packaging
£35,653
1%
Planning
8.16%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Packaging
2.13%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Associate Buyer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Associate Buyer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,124 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,562, and Manchester pays around £33,837 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Buyer I or Associate Buyer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Buyer I makes less than an Associate Buyer. An Buyer I earns an average annual salary of £27,257. And an Associate Buyer earns an average annual salary of £35,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Buyer I
£22,033
£35,869
Buyer
£28,754
£47,196
Buyer II
£28,994
£47,589
Buyer III
£34,609
£53,970

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