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Purchasing specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$109,252
Average $109,252
Low $83,920
High $142,230

The average salary for a purchasing specialist is $109,252 per year in the United States. 10.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Purchasing Specialist job openings in United States

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Purchasing Technician Speciali...
Evergreen Public Schools3.8out of 5 stars.
Vancouver, WA
$40.06 - $47.10 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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Miceli Dairy Products Company
 
$130,000per year
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PacifiCorp
 
$126,100per year
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NESC Staffing Corp
 
$118,560per year
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Western Municipal Water Distri...
 
$117,191per year
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Garrett Construction
 
$117,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Purchasing Specialists near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $113,056 per year
  2. Oklahoma City, OK
    $113,010 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $112,848 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $112,635 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $112,017 per year

Where can a Purchasing Specialist earn more?

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