As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Purchasing Director in the United Kingdom is $119,580, with an hourly rate of $57, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $101,898 to $140,006, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $101,898
50TH(Median)   $119,580
75TH   $140,006
Purchasing Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Purchasing Director Salary $101,898 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Purchasing Director Salary $119,580 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Purchasing Director Salary $140,006 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Purchasing Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Purchasing Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Purchasing Director is about $119,580 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $57, a monthly salary of about $9,965, and a weekly pay of around $2,300. Click the switch button below to see more details about Purchasing Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Purchasing Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Purchasing Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $101,106 - $112,454, while Intermediate make $102,690 - $113,774, Senior earn $105,065 - $115,621, Specialist earn $108,760 - $119,052, Expert can reach $112,982 - $123,238 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Purchasing Director $108,760
Intermediate Level Purchasing Director $110,343
Senior Level Purchasing Director $112,454
Specialist Level Purchasing Director $115,621
Expert Level Purchasing Director $119,580
$108,760 0 yr
$110,343 < 2 yrs
$112,454 2-4 yrs
$115,621 5-8 yrs
$119,580 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 9%
Intermediate Level 8%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Purchasing Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Purchasing Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $129,146 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $120,469, and Manchester pays around $114,623 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Purchasing Clerk or Purchasing Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Purchasing Clerk makes less than a Purchasing Director. A Purchasing Clerk earns an average annual salary of $30,259. And a Purchasing Director earns an average annual salary of $119,580.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Purchasing Clerk
$23,626
$37,177
Purchasing Manager
$65,621
$107,302
Head of Purchasing
$194,830
$312,214
Purchasing Assistant
$25,650
$40,360

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