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Purchasing agent salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Purchasing Agent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$67,163
Average $67,163
Low $46,781
High $96,425

The average salary for a purchasing agent is $67,163 per year in the United States and $6,500 commission per year.1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Purchasing Agent job openings in United States

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Purchasing Agent
Blackridge Branding
Billings, MT
From $21 an hour
Full-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Purchasing Agent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jerry Hunt Supercenter
 
$200,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$195,000per year
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State of Rhode Island
 
$170,366per year
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City Of Alameda
 
$145,844per year
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City of Alexandria, VA
 
$143,084per year
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Dallas County
 
$141,865per year
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Highest paying cities for Purchasing Agents near United States

  1. Kent, WA
    $89,823 per year
  2. Mesa, AZ
    $89,010 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $76,771 per year
  4. Amarillo, TX
    $76,485 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $68,783 per year

Where can a Purchasing Agent earn more?

Compare salaries for Purchasing Agents in different locations
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