Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent in the United States is $56,121 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,045
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,919 to $61,839
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,183
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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,839 $5,153 $1,189 $30
Average $56,121 $4,677 $1,079 $27
25th Percentile $50,919 $4,243 $979 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent'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 Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,466
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,877
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,452
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,431
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,000
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent$53,466
Intermediate Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent$53,877
Senior Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent$54,452
Specialist Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent$55,431
Expert Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent$57,000
$53,466 0 yr
$53,877 < 2 yrs
$54,452 2-4 yrs
$55,431 5-8 yrs
$57,000 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent 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 Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,137.
  • California: $61,902.
  • Massachusetts: $61,077.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agents

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:

  • San Jose: $70,786
  • San Francisco: $70,090
  • Oakland: $68,535

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.64% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
  • Consultative Selling (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Prioritizing the development of relationships and open dialogues to deliver solutions based on customers' needs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 3.64%
Account Sales 1.92%
Consultative Selling 1.4%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $61,733
10%
Accountability
 $60,050
7%
Integrity
 $59,489
6%
Teamwork
 $58,927
5%
Presentation
 $56,682
1%
Patient Care
 $56,682
1%
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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent'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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$50,919
Average $56,121/year
$61,839
$4,243
Average $4,677/month
$5,153
$979
Average $1,079/week
$1,189
$24
Average $27/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $61,839 $5,153 $1,189 $30
Average $56,121 $4,677 $1,079 $27
25th Percentile $50,919 $4,243 $979 $24

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Salary Trends for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent

Salaries for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,846 in 2023 to around $73,963 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent salary trends, .

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$77,846
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2024 $75,548
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