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

A Purchasing Manager's salary grows with experience: a Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,116, a Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $100,842, a Purchasing Manager (7+ years)earns $127,214, a Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $176,405, a Purchasing Director (7+ years)earns $202,770,

What are the highest paying states for a Purchasing Manager?

Purchasing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Purchasing Manager roles are District of Columbia $138,770, California $138,243, Massachusetts $136,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Purchasing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Purchasing Manager level roles vary by specialization: Purchasing Senior Manager: $173,798; IT Purchasing Manager: $139,245; Buyer Purchasing Manager: $127,334; Assistant Purchasing Manager: $127,334; Global Purchasing Manager: $127,334.

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Purchasing Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Purchasing Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Purchasing Manager in Delaware is $127,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,364
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,308 to $139,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,468

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Purchasing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,855	$11,655	$2,690	$67
Average	$127,214	$10,601	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$115,308	$9,609	$2,217	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Manager Salaries

A Purchasing Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Manager'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 Supervisor (7+ years): $88,116
Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $100,842
Purchasing Manager (7+ years): $127,214
Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years): $176,405
Purchasing Director (7+ years): $202,770

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Purchasing Supervisor	7+ years	$88,116
Purchasing Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$100,842
Purchasing Manager	7+ years	$127,214
Purchasing Senior Manager	7+ years	$176,405
Purchasing Director	7+ years	$202,770

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How Do Purchasing Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,770.
California: $138,243.
Massachusetts: $136,401.

District of Columbia $138,770 California $138,243 Massachusetts $136,401 Washington $135,900 New Jersey $135,850 Alaska $135,674 Connecticut $133,944 New York $133,243

Hawaii $130,999 Rhode Island $129,946 Maryland $129,232 Minnesota $128,254 Colorado $127,878 Illinois $127,753 Oregon $127,277 Delaware $126,926

New Hampshire $126,705 Virginia $126,211 Pennsylvania $124,770 Nevada $124,043 North Dakota $123,805 Michigan $123,429 Wisconsin $123,291 Vermont $123,015

Texas $122,251 Maine $122,201 Arizona $122,125 Ohio $122,038 Georgia $120,885 Indiana $120,308 Wyoming $120,195 Utah $120,020

Iowa $119,945 Kansas $119,343 Louisiana $119,168 North Carolina $119,105 Missouri $119,080 Florida $118,591 Montana $118,328 Nebraska $118,077

Kentucky $117,939 South Carolina $117,438 Tennessee $117,125 Idaho $116,999 New Mexico $116,084 Oklahoma $115,884 Alabama $115,144 South Dakota $113,904

Arkansas $113,227 West Virginia $112,863 Mississippi $111,773

Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Managers

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: $131,363
Little Creek: $130,147
Magnolia: $130,686

Lincoln, DE $131,363 Little Creek, DE $130,147 Magnolia, DE $130,686 Milford, DE $131,363 Marydel, DE $129,658 Millsboro, DE $131,363 Millville, DE $132,240 Milton, DE $131,363

Nassau, DE $131,363 Ocean View, DE $132,240 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,240 Seaford, DE $129,984 Selbyville, DE $132,240 Smyrna, DE $129,508 Viola, DE $130,686 Woodside, DE $130,310

Bear, DE $128,555 Newark, DE $128,605 Claymont, DE $128,705 Delaware City, DE $128,605 Hockessin, DE $128,705 Kirkwood, DE $128,605 Middletown, DE $129,244 Montchanin, DE $128,705

New Castle, DE $128,705 Odessa, DE $129,420 Port Penn, DE $128,254 Rockland, DE $128,705 Saint Georges, DE $128,605 Townsend, DE $129,232 Winterthur, DE $128,705 Lewes, DE $131,363

Wilmington, DE $128,705 Dover, DE $130,084 Dover Afb, DE $130,385 Bethany Beach, DE $132,240 Bethel, DE $129,984 Bridgeville, DE $131,363 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,222 Cheswold, DE $129,783

Clayton, DE $129,457 Dagsboro, DE $132,240 Delmar, DE $129,984 Ellendale, DE $131,363 Felton, DE $131,363 Fenwick Island, DE $132,240 Frankford, DE $132,240 Frederica, DE $131,363

Georgetown, DE $131,363 Greenwood, DE $131,363 Harbeson, DE $131,363 Harrington, DE $131,363 Hartly, DE $129,395 Houston, DE $131,363 Kenton, DE $129,457 Laurel, DE $129,984

Yorklyn, DE $128,705

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

Understanding how a Purchasing Manager'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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$115,308

Average $127,214/year

$139,855

$9,609

Average $10,601/month

$11,655

$2,217

Average $2,446/week

$2,690

$55

Average $61/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,855	$11,655	$2,690	$67
Average	$127,214	$10,601	$2,446	$61
25th Percentile	$115,308	$9,609	$2,217	$55

Purchasing Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Purchasing Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Purchasing Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Gas Supply Director	$196,745	55%
Purchasing Senior Manager	$176,405	39%

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