As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Purchasing Manager in the United Kingdom is £69,152, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £62,024 to £80,471, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £62,024
50TH(Median)   £69,152
75TH   £80,471
Purchasing Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Purchasing Manager Salary £62,024 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Purchasing Manager Salary £69,152 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Purchasing Manager Salary £80,471 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Purchasing Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Purchasing Manager is about £69,152 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,763, and a weekly pay of around £1,330. Click the switch button below to see more details about Purchasing Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Purchasing Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £63,939 - £68,088, while Intermediate make £64,258 - £68,407, Senior earn £64,471 - £68,620, Specialist earn £65,641 - £69,997, Expert can reach £67,024 - £72,024 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Purchasing Manager £66,811
Intermediate Level Purchasing Manager £67,024
Senior Level Purchasing Manager £67,343
Specialist Level Purchasing Manager £68,407
Expert Level Purchasing Manager £69,997
£66,811 0 yr
£67,024 < 2 yrs
£67,343 2-4 yrs
£68,407 5-8 yrs
£69,997 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Purchasing Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Purchasing Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Accounting skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Business Administration 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.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Accounting
Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
Business Administration
It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Purchasing Manager field include Leadership (3%), Accounting (1%), Business Administration (1%), and Bidding (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £71,227
Leadership
£71,227
3%
Accounting £69,844
Accounting
£69,844
1%
Business Administration £69,844
Business Administration
£69,844
1%
Bidding £69,844
Bidding
£69,844
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Accounting
15.50%
Business Administration
5.73%
Bidding
6.19%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Purchasing Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £74,684 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £69,666, and Manchester pays around £66,286 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Purchasing Generalist I makes less than a Purchasing Manager. A Purchasing Generalist I earns an average annual salary of £27,222. And a Purchasing Manager earns an average annual salary of £69,152.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Purchasing Generalist I
£22,004
£35,823
Purchasing Generalist II
£28,917
£47,462
Purchasing Generalist III
£34,449
£53,722
Purchasing Generalist IV
£47,989
£68,665

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