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Recent salaries shared by Purchasing Agent
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Purchasing Agent
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1-3 years
$49K/yr
($49K • $0)
Houston, TX
submitted on Jun 9, 2026
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Purchasing Agent
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4-6 years
$64K/yr
($59K • $5K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 29, 2026
$64K/yr
$59K • $5K
Purchasing Agent
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4-6 years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Maine, ME
submitted on May 27, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Purchasing Agent
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1-3 years
$45K/yr
($45K • $0)
Manassas, VA
submitted on May 20, 2026
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
Purchasing Agent
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1-3 years
$72K/yr
($68K • $4K)
Garden City, NY
submitted on May 19, 2026
$72K/yr
$68K • $4K
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Purchasing Agent
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7-9 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Johnson City, TN
submitted on May 9, 2026
$49K - $57K/yr
Purchasing Agent
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1-3 years
$52K - $60K/yr
East Hartford, CT
submitted on May 7, 2026
$52K - $60K/yr
Purchasing Agent
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1-3 years
$65K/yr
($60K • $5K)
Fort Myers, FL
submitted on May 5, 2026
$65K/yr
$60K • $5K
Purchasing Agent
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4-6 years
$58K/yr
($58K • $0)
New Buffalo, MI
submitted on May 1, 2026
$58K/yr
$58K • $0
Purchasing Agent
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4-6 years
$63K - $73K/yr
Sumner, WA
submitted on Apr 30, 2026
$63K - $73K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Purchasing Agent in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $76,349, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $75,860, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $73,803, Information Technology with a median total pay of $68,891, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $67,635.
Frequently asked questions about Purchasing Agent salaries
The average salary for Purchasing Agent is $82,095 per year or $39 per hour, with top earners making up to $127,888 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $65,627 (25th percentile) to $104,033 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4213 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Purchasing Agent employees.
The highest salary for Purchasing Agent is $104,033 per year, $8,669 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for Purchasing Agent is $65,627 per year, $5,469 per month or $32 per hour.
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