As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Buyer in the United Kingdom is £51,120, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,820 to £58,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,820
50TH(Median)   £51,120
75TH   £58,300
Senior Buyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Buyer Salary £43,820 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Buyer Salary £51,120 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Buyer Salary £58,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Buyer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Buyer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Buyer is about £51,120 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,260, and a weekly pay of around £983. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Buyer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Buyer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,801 - £49,268, while Intermediate make £45,454 - £49,813, Senior earn £46,326 - £50,575, Specialist earn £48,941 - £52,942, Expert can reach £51,656 - £55,835 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Buyer £47,851
Intermediate Level Senior Buyer £48,396
Senior Level Senior Buyer £49,268
Specialist Level Senior Buyer £51,656
Expert Level Senior Buyer £54,335
£47,851 0 yr
£48,396 < 2 yrs
£49,268 2-4 yrs
£51,656 5-8 yrs
£54,335 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Buyer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £55,210 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £51,500, and Manchester pays around £49,001 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Buyer III or Senior Buyer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Buyer III makes less than a Senior Buyer. A Buyer III earns an average annual salary of £43,931. And a Senior Buyer earns an average annual salary of £51,120.

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

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