How Much Does a Purchasing Generalist I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Purchasing Generalist I in the United Kingdom is £35,283, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,803 to £40,003, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £31,803

50TH(Median) £35,283

75TH £40,003

Purchasing Generalist I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Purchasing Generalist I Salary	£31,803	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Purchasing Generalist I Salary	£35,283	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Purchasing Generalist I Salary	£40,003	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£31,803

Average £35,283/year

£40,003

£2,650

Average £2,940/month

£3,334

£612

Average £679/week

£769

£15

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,003	£3,334	£769	£19
Average	£35,283	£2,940	£679	£17
25th Percentile	£31,803	£2,650	£612	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Purchasing Generalist I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Purchasing Generalist I is about £35,283 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,940, and a weekly pay of around £679. Click the switch button below to see more details about Purchasing Generalist I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Purchasing Generalist Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Purchasing Generalist I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,725 - £35,776, while Intermediate make £33,984 - £36,128, Senior earn £34,660 - £37,044, Specialist earn £35,023 - £37,608, Expert can reach £35,179 - £37,749 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Purchasing Generalist I	£35,023
Intermediate Level Purchasing Generalist I	£35,283
Senior Level Purchasing Generalist I	£36,128
Specialist Level Purchasing Generalist I	£36,692
Expert Level Purchasing Generalist I	£36,833

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 a Purchasing Generalist I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Purchasing Generalist I. 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.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % 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 Purchasing Generalist I field include Planning (6%), Microsoft Office (2%), and Packaging (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Planning	£37,400	Planning £37,400	6%
Microsoft Office	£35,989	Microsoft Office £35,989	2%
Packaging	£35,636	Packaging £35,636	1%

Planning

8.16%

Microsoft Office

0.83%

Packaging

2.13%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Purchasing Generalist I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,106 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,545, and Manchester pays around £33,821 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Purchasing Generalist II or Purchasing Generalist I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Purchasing Generalist II makes more than a Purchasing Generalist I. A Purchasing Generalist II earns an average annual salary of £37,724. And a Purchasing Generalist I earns an average annual salary of £35,283.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Purchasing Generalist II	£28,917 £47,462
Purchasing Generalist III	£34,449 £53,722
Purchasing Generalist IV	£47,989 £68,665
Human Resources Generalist I	£25,837 £41,614

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