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Purchasing specialist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$108,380
Average $108,380
Low $82,313
High $142,700

The average salary for a purchasing specialist is $108,380 per year in the United States. 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 7, 2026).

Purchasing Specialist job openings in United States

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Purchasing Specialist
Casa Grande Union High School District 822.8out of 5 stars.
Casa Grande, AZ
$24.08 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Purchasing Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Miltec UV
 
$150,800per year
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PRODUCTIVITY, INC.
 
$145,000per year
NICHOLS CONTRACTING
 
$130,000per year
PacifiCorp
 
$126,100per year
Cumming Group
 
$124,600per year
NESC Staffing Corp
 
$118,560per year

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Highest paying cities for Purchasing Specialists near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $114,500 per year
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $114,182 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $113,700 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $113,643 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $113,595 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Purchasing Specialist

The average salary for a Purchasing Specialist is $108,380 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 7, 2026.

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Purchasing Specialist salaries typically range between a low of $82,313 and a high of $142,700 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Purchasing Specialist include San Diego, CA at $114,500 per year, Charlotte, NC at $114,182 per year, and Dallas, TX at $113,700 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Purchasing Specialist include Miltec UV ($150,800 per year) and PRODUCTIVITY, INC. ($145,000 per year).

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