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.
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 | Kansas City, MO | $161,910 | $115,259 | $124,546 | 690 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $180,000 | $127,084 | $120,138 | 980 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $198,980 | $131,304 | $118,910 | 700 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $165,910 | $116,678 | $116,610 | 2,590 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $163,660 | $116,423 | $116,077 | 1,490 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $150,190 | $110,573 | $115,941 | 1,070 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $174,640 | $122,120 | $112,797 | 1,940 |
| 8 | Huntsville, AL | $146,970 | $104,636 | $112,425 | 520 |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | $165,430 | $124,337 | $111,882 | 1,260 |
| 10 | Nashville, TN | $140,410 | $107,236 | $111,312 | 570 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh, PA | $142,360 | $104,199 | $110,064 | 460 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $155,500 | $112,776 | $109,968 | 1,470 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $141,490 | $104,866 | $109,843 | 560 |
| 14 | Austin, TX | $140,820 | $107,516 | $109,637 | 930 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $139,050 | $106,307 | $107,784 | 2,630 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $172,150 | $117,266 | $107,698 | 4,180 |
| 17 | Charlotte, NC | $144,270 | $104,627 | $107,477 | 870 |
| 18 | San Antonio, TX | $131,660 | $101,256 | $106,904 | 680 |
| 19 | Richmond, VA | $147,410 | $104,359 | $106,643 | 490 |
| 20 | Cleveland, OH | $134,030 | $99,972 | $106,440 | 500 |
| 21 | New York, NY | $171,810 | $119,602 | $106,253 | 7,370 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $155,080 | $109,732 | $105,924 | 3,250 |
| 23 | Tampa, FL | $139,430 | $106,566 | $105,626 | 660 |
| 24 | Virginia Beach, VA | $143,230 | $101,742 | $103,881 | 500 |
| 25 | Baltimore, MD | $151,990 | $108,131 | $103,487 | 1,070 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $198,980
- Denver, CO — $180,000
- Boston, MA — $174,640
- Washington, DC — $172,150
- New York, NY — $171,810
- San Francisco, CA — $170,440
- Atlanta, GA — $165,910
- Seattle, WA — $165,430
- Detroit, MI — $163,660
- Kansas City, MO — $161,910
- San Diego, CA — $158,620
- Los Angeles, CA — $156,400
- Philadelphia, PA — $155,500
- Chicago, IL — $155,080
- Baltimore, MD — $151,990
Purchasing Manager salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $175,720 | $119,403 | $147,220 – $195,190 | 1,110 |
| New Jersey | $174,520 | $121,623 | $117,660 – $239,200+ | 3,430 |
| Colorado | $171,250 | $121,489 | $122,790 – $239,200+ | 1,320 |
| Massachusetts | $170,750 | $119,656 | $105,500 – $239,200+ | 2,160 |
| New York | $166,300 | $116,161 | $102,800 – $239,200+ | 6,930 |
| Virginia | $166,230 | $116,140 | $109,270 – $222,230 | 3,540 |
| New Hampshire | $162,900 | $122,608 | $104,010 – $214,710 | 540 |
| Washington | $162,730 | $122,492 | $112,120 – $220,350 | 1,770 |
| Maryland | $161,470 | $114,100 | $102,900 – $199,950 | 2,380 |
| Kansas | $159,850 | $112,404 | $101,890 – $221,670 | 920 |
| California | $159,830 | $107,797 | $99,560 – $239,200+ | 7,470 |
| Arkansas | $156,450 | $112,311 | $74,290 – $239,200+ | 930 |
| Georgia | $155,360 | $110,014 | $91,560 – $239,200+ | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $153,370 | $108,647 | $100,990 – $225,450 | 4,160 |
| West Virginia | $147,220 | $105,730 | $89,080 – $194,410 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $144,810 | $101,709 | $95,200 – $216,480 | 1,340 |
| Michigan | $142,120 | $102,616 | $96,530 – $214,780 | 2,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $141,790 | $103,827 | $84,480 – $213,390 | 2,530 |
| Arizona | $138,940 | $102,967 | $97,810 – $211,510 | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | $138,710 | $101,048 | $94,240 – $219,150 | 2,670 |
| Connecticut | $138,680 | $99,883 | $99,440 – $218,460 | 1,420 |
| Oregon | $137,190 | $93,754 | $92,560 – $213,110 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $137,060 | $104,947 | $90,340 – $228,230 | 1,460 |
| Idaho | $136,970 | $98,734 | $79,790 – $207,010 | 270 |
| Maine | $135,970 | $95,975 | $88,400 – $189,970 | 170 |
| Vermont | $135,720 | $97,503 | $94,240 – $179,360 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $134,790 | $98,121 | $94,710 – $192,480 | 240 |
| Texas | $134,670 | $103,313 | $86,340 – $212,340 | 9,640 |
| Ohio | $134,580 | $100,333 | $93,780 – $216,800 | 3,490 |
| Rhode Island | $134,560 | $98,448 | $98,410 – $206,980 | 220 |
| Florida | $133,410 | $102,452 | $76,460 – $211,410 | 3,960 |
| Missouri | $132,100 | $96,285 | $80,080 – $205,880 | 960 |
| South Carolina | $131,720 | $94,551 | $83,210 – $201,790 | 830 |
| Alabama | $130,710 | $94,336 | $77,990 – $188,140 | 1,520 |
| North Dakota | $130,110 | $98,918 | $85,770 – $191,620 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $128,670 | $99,212 | $95,100 – $187,190 | 70 |
| Indiana | $126,880 | $94,275 | $80,270 – $192,260 | 1,190 |
| Utah | $125,940 | $92,645 | $83,620 – $186,710 | 510 |
| Wisconsin | $124,990 | $91,453 | $81,510 – $201,990 | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | $124,350 | $92,025 | $76,770 – $174,690 | 920 |
| Nebraska | $124,010 | $91,264 | $77,690 – $183,930 | 440 |
| Montana | $123,480 | $90,049 | $78,800 – $186,280 | 160 |
| Wyoming | $123,380 | $95,596 | $87,530 – $170,820 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $122,940 | $91,110 | $68,690 – $174,820 | 320 |
| Iowa | $121,580 | $90,393 | $81,500 – $197,010 | 610 |
| Nevada | $120,270 | $93,440 | $76,680 – $184,850 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $119,310 | $87,941 | $78,560 – $173,930 | 480 |
| Alaska | $114,650 | $89,486 | $80,420 – $160,650 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $113,490 | $81,575 | $82,200 – $173,310 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $109,630 | $83,052 | $77,870 – $179,000 | 470 |
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, Kansas City, MO 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.
All 40 cities
- Albany, NY
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC