Purchasing Manager Salary
Purchasing Managers earn a median $148,080 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$148,080
$71.19 per hour
Range
$92,490 – $223,280
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
84,320
across the U.S.
▲6.1%
Pay trend: The median for purchasing managers in the U.S. rose from $139,510 (May 2024) to $148,080 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.7%.
What purchasing managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,400
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of purchasing managers is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Purchasing Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$112,479
per year · effective tax rate 24.0%
$9,373Monthly
$4,687Twice a month
$4,326Every 2 weeks
$54.08Hourly
- Federal income tax$24,273
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,181
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,147
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$112,479
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $92,490 | $44.47 | $73,897 |
| 25th percentile | $115,550 | $55.55 | $90,119 |
| Median (50th) | $148,080 | $71.19 | $112,479 |
| 75th percentile | $182,270 | $87.63 | $135,848 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $223,280 | $107.35 | $165,640 |
Best cities for purchasing managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $165,910 | $116,678 | $116,610 | 2,590 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $139,050 | $106,307 | $107,784 | 2,630 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $172,150 | $117,266 | $107,698 | 4,180 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $171,810 | $119,602 | $106,253 | 7,370 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $155,080 | $109,732 | $105,924 | 3,250 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $137,820 | $105,466 | $102,305 | 3,400 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $156,400 | $105,817 | $93,176 | 2,800 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $172,150
- New York, NY — $171,810
- Atlanta, GA — $165,910
- Los Angeles, CA — $156,400
- Chicago, IL — $155,080
- Houston, TX — $139,050
- Dallas, TX — $137,820
Purchasing Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $175,720 | +2.2% | $119,403 | $147,220 – $195,190 | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $174,520 | +0.8% | $121,623 | $117,660 – $239,200+ | 3,430 |
| Colorado | $171,250 | +4.7% | $121,489 | $122,790 – $239,200+ | 1,320 |
| Massachusetts | $170,750 | +1.1% | $119,656 | $105,500 – $239,200+ | 2,160 |
| New York | $166,300 | +0.8% | $116,161 | $102,800 – $239,200+ | 6,930 |
| Virginia | $166,230 | +3.1% | $116,140 | $109,270 – $222,230 | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $162,900 | +6.5% | $122,608 | $104,010 – $214,710 | 540 |
| Washington | $162,730 | −1.5% | $122,492 | $112,120 – $220,350 | 1,770 |
| Maryland | $161,470 | +5.3% | $114,100 | $102,900 – $199,950 | 2,380 |
| Kansas | $159,850 | +17.7% | $112,404 | $101,890 – $221,670 | 920 |
| California | $159,830 | +5.0% | $107,797 | $99,560 – $239,200+ | 7,470 |
| Arkansas | $156,450 | +34.8% | $112,311 | $74,290 – $239,200+ | 930 |
| Georgia | $155,360 | +16.1% | $110,014 | $91,560 – $239,200+ | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $153,370 | +10.1% | $108,647 | $100,990 – $225,450 | 4,160 |
| West Virginia | $147,220 | +4.9% | $105,730 | $89,080 – $194,410 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $144,810 | −8.0% | $101,709 | $95,200 – $216,480 | 1,340 |
| Michigan | $142,120 | +3.3% | $102,616 | $96,530 – $214,780 | 2,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $141,790 | +9.0% | $103,827 | $84,480 – $213,390 | 2,530 |
| Arizona | $138,940 | −0.3% | $102,967 | $97,810 – $211,510 | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | $138,710 | +6.6% | $101,048 | $94,240 – $219,150 | 2,670 |
| Connecticut | $138,680 | +5.7% | $99,883 | $99,440 – $218,460 | 1,420 |
| Oregon | $137,190 | +5.0% | $93,754 | $92,560 – $213,110 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $137,060 | +3.1% | $104,947 | $90,340 – $228,230 | 1,460 |
| Idaho | $136,970 | +16.5% | $98,734 | $79,790 – $207,010 | 270 |
| Maine | $135,970 | +3.9% | $95,975 | $88,400 – $189,970 | 170 |
| Vermont | $135,720 | +16.9% | $97,503 | $94,240 – $179,360 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $134,790 | +2.3% | $98,121 | $94,710 – $192,480 | 240 |
| Texas | $134,670 | +1.8% | $103,313 | $86,340 – $212,340 | 9,640 |
| Ohio | $134,580 | +4.2% | $100,333 | $93,780 – $216,800 | 3,490 |
| Rhode Island | $134,560 | −2.7% | $98,448 | $98,410 – $206,980 | 220 |
| Florida | $133,410 | +6.1% | $102,452 | $76,460 – $211,410 | 3,960 |
| Missouri | $132,100 | −0.2% | $96,285 | $80,080 – $205,880 | 960 |
| South Carolina | $131,720 | +4.3% | $94,551 | $83,210 – $201,790 | 830 |
| Alabama | $130,710 | +2.4% | $94,336 | $77,990 – $188,140 | 1,520 |
| North Dakota | $130,110 | +3.5% | $98,918 | $85,770 – $191,620 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $128,670 | +11.2% | $99,212 | $95,100 – $187,190 | 70 |
| Indiana | $126,880 | +5.0% | $94,275 | $80,270 – $192,260 | 1,190 |
| Utah | $125,940 | +2.1% | $92,645 | $83,620 – $186,710 | 510 |
| Wisconsin | $124,990 | +1.8% | $91,453 | $81,510 – $201,990 | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | $124,350 | +9.2% | $92,025 | $76,770 – $174,690 | 920 |
| Nebraska | $124,010 | +2.2% | $91,264 | $77,690 – $183,930 | 440 |
| Montana | $123,480 | −4.3% | $90,049 | $78,800 – $186,280 | 160 |
| Wyoming | $123,380 | — | $95,596 | $87,530 – $170,820 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $122,940 | +9.2% | $91,110 | $68,690 – $174,820 | 320 |
| Iowa | $121,580 | +9.3% | $90,393 | $81,500 – $197,010 | 610 |
| Nevada | $120,270 | +18.4% | $93,440 | $76,680 – $184,850 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $119,310 | +5.2% | $87,941 | $78,560 – $173,930 | 480 |
| Alaska | $114,650 | −4.5% | $89,486 | $80,420 – $160,650 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $113,490 | +9.4% | $81,575 | $82,200 – $173,310 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $109,630 | +3.4% | $83,052 | $77,870 – $179,000 | 470 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $149,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
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| Training and Development Manager | $133,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
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| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Facilities Manager | $106,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a purchasing manager make?
The national median salary for purchasing managers is $148,080 a year ($71.19 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,490 and the top 10% earn over $223,280. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays purchasing managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $175,720. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many purchasing managers are there in the U.S.?
About 84,320 people work as purchasing managers nationwide.