What are the main factors that influence a Purchasing Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Purchasing Director's salary?

A Purchasing Director's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,842, a Purchasing Manager (5+ years)earns $127,214, a Purchasing Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $176,405, a Purchasing Director (5+ years)earns $202,770, a VP of Purchasing (5+ years)earns $221,541,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Director?

Purchasing Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Director roles are District of Columbia $221,189, California $220,350, Massachusetts $217,413. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Director roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Director level roles vary by specialization: Gas Purchasing & Contracts Director: $193,827; Commodities Purchasing Director: $185,200; Strategic Commodity Purchasing Director: $185,190; Director Of Purchasing: $174,457; Assistant Director Of Purchasing: $174,457.

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Purchasing Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Director make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Purchasing Director in Delaware is $202,770 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

However, a Purchasing Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $240,274
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $183,388 to $222,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,742

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Purchasing Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,401	$18,533	$4,277	$107
Average	$202,770	$16,897	$3,899	$97
25th Percentile	$183,388	$15,282	$3,527	$88

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Director Salaries

A Purchasing Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Purchasing Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,842
Purchasing Manager (5+ years): $127,214
Purchasing Senior Manager (5+ years): $176,405
Purchasing Director (5+ years): $202,770
VP of Purchasing (5+ years): $221,541

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,842
Purchasing Manager	5+ years	$127,214
Purchasing Senior Manager	5+ years	$176,405
Purchasing Director	5+ years	$202,770
VP of Purchasing	5+ years	$221,541

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How Do Purchasing Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Purchasing Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $221,189.
California: $220,350.
Massachusetts: $217,413.

District of Columbia $221,189 California $220,350 Massachusetts $217,413 Washington $216,614 New Jersey $216,534 Alaska $216,254 Connecticut $213,497 New York $212,379

Hawaii $208,803 Rhode Island $207,125 Maryland $205,986 Minnesota $204,428 Colorado $203,828 Illinois $203,629 Oregon $202,869 Delaware $202,310

New Hampshire $201,959 Virginia $201,171 Pennsylvania $198,874 Nevada $197,715 North Dakota $197,336 Michigan $196,736 Wisconsin $196,517 Vermont $196,077

Texas $194,859 Maine $194,779 Arizona $194,659 Ohio $194,519 Georgia $192,681 Indiana $191,762 Wyoming $191,582 Utah $191,303

Iowa $191,183 Kansas $190,224 Louisiana $189,944 North Carolina $189,844 Missouri $189,804 Florida $189,025 Montana $188,606 Nebraska $188,206

Kentucky $187,986 South Carolina $187,187 Tennessee $186,688 Idaho $186,488 New Mexico $185,030 Oklahoma $184,710 Alabama $183,531 South Dakota $181,554

Arkansas $180,475 West Virginia $179,896 Mississippi $178,158

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $209,382
Little Creek: $207,444
Magnolia: $208,303

Lincoln, DE $209,382 Little Creek, DE $207,444 Magnolia, DE $208,303 Milford, DE $209,382 Marydel, DE $206,665 Millsboro, DE $209,382 Millville, DE $210,780 Milton, DE $209,382

Nassau, DE $209,382 Ocean View, DE $210,780 Rehoboth Beach, DE $210,780 Seaford, DE $207,185 Selbyville, DE $210,780 Smyrna, DE $206,425 Viola, DE $208,303 Woodside, DE $207,704

Bear, DE $204,907 Newark, DE $204,987 Claymont, DE $205,147 Delaware City, DE $204,987 Hockessin, DE $205,147 Kirkwood, DE $204,987 Middletown, DE $206,006 Montchanin, DE $205,147

New Castle, DE $205,147 Odessa, DE $206,286 Port Penn, DE $204,428 Rockland, DE $205,147 Saint Georges, DE $204,987 Townsend, DE $205,986 Winterthur, DE $205,147 Lewes, DE $209,382

Wilmington, DE $205,147 Dover, DE $207,344 Dover Afb, DE $207,824 Bethany Beach, DE $210,780 Bethel, DE $207,185 Bridgeville, DE $209,382 Camden Wyoming, DE $207,564 Cheswold, DE $206,865

Clayton, DE $206,346 Dagsboro, DE $210,780 Delmar, DE $207,185 Ellendale, DE $209,382 Felton, DE $209,382 Fenwick Island, DE $210,780 Frankford, DE $210,780 Frederica, DE $209,382

Georgetown, DE $209,382 Greenwood, DE $209,382 Harbeson, DE $209,382 Harrington, DE $209,382 Hartly, DE $206,246 Houston, DE $209,382 Kenton, DE $206,346 Laurel, DE $207,185

Yorklyn, DE $205,147

Purchasing Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$183,388

Average $202,770/year

$222,401

$15,282

Average $16,897/month

$18,533

$3,527

Average $3,899/week

$4,277

$88

Average $97/hour

$107

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$222,401	$18,533	$4,277	$107
Average	$202,770	$16,897	$3,899	$97
25th Percentile	$183,388	$15,282	$3,527	$88

Purchasing Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Purchasing Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Purchasing role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $221,541 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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