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Purchasing Agent salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 188 open job postings for Purchasing Agent roles at 135 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 23 more postings in CAD (median CA$79.9K), 1 more posting in EUR, 1 more posting in NZD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Purchasing Agent: postings by posted pay163 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $35K to $105K. Median $65.2K; middle half $52.2K–$80K.Median $65.2K$35K$105K

Postings per pay band: $35K–$40K: 10; $40K–$45K: 4; $45K–$50K: 15; $50K–$55K: 17; $55K–$60K: 14; $60K–$65K: 9; $65K–$70K: 26; $70K–$75K: 9; $75K–$80K: 11; $80K–$85K: 17; $85K–$90K: 9; $90K–$95K: 5; $95K–$100K: 5; $100K–$105K: 12.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$23.09/hr ($48K/yr) median, $13.00–$27.50/hr typical, 9 postingsEntry level: middle half $13.00–$27.50/hr, median $23.09/hr ($48K/yr)
  2. Mid level$65.2K median, $53K–$80K typical, 132 postingsMid level: middle half $53K–$80K, median $65.2K
  3. Senior$88.2K median, $60K–$105K typical, 21 postingsSenior: middle half $60K–$105K, median $88.2K

Companies hiring

  1. Veterans Health Administration$52.2K median, $52.2K–$54K typical, 11 postingsVeterans Health Administration: middle half $52.2K–$54K, median $52.2K
  2. D.R. Horton$65K median, $65K–$80K typical, 10 postingsD.R. Horton: middle half $65K–$80K, median $65K
  3. Randstad$13.00/hr ($27K/yr) median, $13.00–$16.50/hr typical, 6 postingsRandstad: middle half $13.00–$16.50/hr, median $13.00/hr ($27K/yr)
  4. State of Florida$45.2K median, $39.8K–$49K typical, 4 postingsState of Florida: middle half $39.8K–$49K, median $45.2K

Top-paying companies

  1. Defense Logistics Agency · $65.2K median, 3 postings
  2. D.R. Horton · $65K median, 10 postings
  3. Core & Main · $65K median, 3 postings
  4. Veterans Health Administration · $52.2K median, 11 postings

By location

  1. United States$65.2K median, $52.2K–$80K typical, 153 postingsUnited States: middle half $52.2K–$80K, median $65.2K
  2. CanadaCA$38.40/hr (CA$79.9K/yr) median, CA$36.18–CA$40.20/hr typical, 28 postings
  3. California$80K median, $59.5K–$90K typical, 14 postingsCalifornia: middle half $59.5K–$90K, median $80K
  4. New York$65K median, $65K–$79.5K typical, 14 postingsNew York: middle half $65K–$79.5K, median $65K
  5. Remote$71.3K median, $66.5K–$88.4K typical, 10 postingsRemote: middle half $66.5K–$88.4K, median $71.3K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $71.3K median, $66.5K–$88.4K typical, from 10 postings. On-site: $65K median, $51K–$80K typical, from 93 postings.

Newest Purchasing Agent postings

  1. Purchasing AgentI2Systems · Morris, IL · $28.00–$35.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Purchasing AgentVeterans Health Administration · Big Spring, TX · $45.4K–$59K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Purchasing AgentVeterans Health Administration · Hot Springs, AR · $45.4K–$59K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Purchasing Agent | Calera, ALSeneca Resources · Calera, AL · $80K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Purchasing AgentVeterans Health Administration · St. Louis, MO · $41.8K–$60.5K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Purchasing Agent make?

The median posted base pay for Purchasing Agent jobs is $65.2K a year, from 188 job postings with pay at 135 companies.

What is the typical Purchasing Agent pay range?

The middle half of postings list $52.2K–$80K. The top 10% list $95.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $45K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Purchasing Agent jobs?

By median posted pay: Defense Logistics Agency ($65.2K), D.R. Horton ($65K), Core & Main ($65K).

How does Purchasing Agent pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $23.09/hr ($48K/yr), Mid level $65.2K, Senior $88.2K.

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