How much does a procurement agent make?

The average procurement agent salary in the United States is $72,384. Procurement agent salaries typically range between $49,000 and $106,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for procurement agents is $34.8 per hour. Procurement agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Procurement agents earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.

Procurement agent salary

Q: What state pays Procurement Agents the most?

New Jersey pays Procurement Agents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $88,737 per year, or $42.66 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a procurement agent?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a procurement agent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $86,703 per year.

Q: How much do procurement consultants make?

Procurement consultants, also known as purchasing or procurement agents, make $76,182 a year, on average. That equates to $36.63 an hour. On average, entry-level procurement consultants make $53,000 a year, with the top 90th percentile earning $108,000.

Q: How much does a procurement job pay?

A procurement job pays $72,270 per year, on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020). That equates to $34.74 an hour. Procurement jobs include the following titles and average annual salaries:

Q: Is procurement well-paid?

Yes, procurement is well-paid. Professionals working in procurement -- including purchasing agents, buyers, and managers -- make $72.270 annually. The highest paid jobs in procurement earn in the low six-figures.

Q: What degree do you need to be a purchasing agent?

There is not a degree you need to be a purchasing agent, though most purchasing agents have bachelor's degrees. Nearly 70% of purchasing agents have their bachelor's degrees. The most common areas of study are:

Average procurement agent salary

$72,384

$34.8 hourly rate

Entry-level procurement agent salary

$49,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Procurement Agent Salaries

The average salary for a Procurement Agent in the United States is approximately $72,384 per year, translating to about $35 per hour. Salaries can differ significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, procurement agents in high-demand industries, such as technology or pharmaceuticals, may earn higher salaries due to the specialized skills required.

Furthermore, state variations can reveal lucrative opportunities. States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries than others. In addition to location, obtaining certifications or advanced education can position agents for higher-paying roles. For example, a certified procurement professional may command a salary above the average.

With the right combination of experience, education, and geographic advantage, procurement agents can significantly enhance their earning potential. As the role continues to evolve with market needs, staying informed about salary trends is essential for career advancement.

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Procurement agent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a procurement agent typically falls between $60,389 and $72,384.

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$72,384yearly

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$60,389yearly

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$66,366yearly

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$64,513yearly

Average procurement agent salary by state

The average procurement agent salary in New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average procurement agent salary states are Tennessee, Hawaii, and North Dakota.

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Highest paying states for procurement agents

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Michigan	$80,272	$38.59
2	Pennsylvania	$84,958	$40.85
3	Vermont	$79,262	$38.11
4	Oregon	$78,507	$37.74
5	California	$86,703	$41.68
6	Ohio	$72,939	$35.07
7	Utah	$74,369	$35.75
8	Massachusetts	$77,464	$37.24
9	New Jersey	$88,737	$42.66
10	Nevada	$72,373	$34.79
11	Rhode Island	$75,374	$36.24
12	New Hampshire	$74,131	$35.64
13	Delaware	$74,006	$35.58
14	New York	$77,765	$37.39
15	Mississippi	$67,411	$32.41
16	West Virginia	$74,887	$36.00
17	New Mexico	$74,290	$35.72
18	District of Columbia	$82,996	$39.90
19	Arizona	$64,487	$31.00
20	Wisconsin	$66,846	$32.14
21	Wyoming	$63,823	$30.68
22	Connecticut	$73,889	$35.52
23	Nebraska	$62,176	$29.89
24	Virginia	$73,441	$35.31
25	Minnesota	$66,010	$31.74
26	Idaho	$63,097	$30.34
27	Illinois	$64,335	$30.93
28	Missouri	$60,594	$29.13
29	Texas	$65,210	$31.35
30	Washington	$66,223	$31.84
31	Indiana	$63,084	$30.33
32	Montana	$60,612	$29.14
33	Kentucky	$64,857	$31.18
34	Colorado	$61,507	$29.57
35	Kansas	$62,317	$29.96
36	Maryland	$66,384	$31.92
37	Louisiana	$58,082	$27.92
38	North Carolina	$62,890	$30.24
39	Arkansas	$57,273	$27.54
40	South Dakota	$59,063	$28.40
41	South Carolina	$58,747	$28.24
42	Tennessee	$56,384	$27.11
43	Hawaii	$56,199	$27.02
44	Alaska	$62,364	$29.98
45	Maine	$60,460	$29.07
46	North Dakota	$55,152	$26.52
47	Oklahoma	$57,049	$27.43
48	Alabama	$51,406	$24.71
49	Florida	$50,302	$24.18
50	Georgia	$50,671	$24.36
51	Iowa	$56,579	$27.20

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Highest paying cities for procurement agents

The highest-paying cities for procurement agents are Richmond, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Richmond, CA	$101,351	$48.73
2	Philadelphia, PA	$85,537	$41.12
3	Washington, DC	$83,126	$39.96
4	Washington, MI	$80,879	$38.88
5	New York, NY	$78,037	$37.52
6	Boston, MA	$77,334	$37.18
7	Richmond, VA	$73,261	$35.22
8	Columbus, OH	$72,491	$34.85
9	Racine, WI	$66,927	$32.18
10	Everett, WA	$66,852	$32.14
11	Minneapolis, MN	$66,104	$31.78
12	Fort Worth, TX	$65,823	$31.65
13	Phoenix, AZ	$64,924	$31.21
14	Chicago, IL	$64,879	$31.19
15	Raleigh, NC	$64,442	$30.98
16	Indianapolis, IN	$62,785	$30.19
17	Kansas City, KS	$62,444	$30.02
18	Englewood, CO	$61,538	$29.59
19	Hazelwood, MO	$60,747	$29.21
20	Waterloo, IA	$57,708	$27.74

Procurement Agents are the most in-demand in these five cities:

Procurement agent salary details

A procurement agent's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $106,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average procurement agent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a procurement agent's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$106,000	$8,833	$51
75th Percentile	$88,000	$7,333	$42
Average	$72,384	$6,032	$35
25th Percentile	$59,000	$4,917	$28
10th Percentile	$49,000	$4,083	$24

Highest paying procurement agent jobs

The highest paying types of procurement agents are director, procurement, purchasing manager, and landman.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Buyer	$54,049	$4,504	$25.99	23,589
Landman	$82,853	$6,904	$39.83	364
Purchasing Supervisor	$68,702	$5,725	$33.03	19,412
Purchasing Buyer	$47,471	$3,956	$22.82	21,158
Planner/Buyer	$54,261	$4,522	$26.09	33,452
Material Analyst	$66,092	$5,508	$31.77	48,758

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Which companies pay procurement agents the most?

Procurement agent salaries at McKinsey & Company Inc and The Walt Disney Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average procurement agent salary at companies like Apple and Google are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$144,909	$69.67
2	The Walt Disney Company	$139,457	$67.05
3	Apple	$136,407	$65.58
4	Google	$133,314	$64.09
5	DoorDash	$132,465	$63.69
6	ZS	$130,160	$62.58
7	Microsoft	$127,029	$61.07
8	Point B	$125,720	$60.44
9	First Republic Bank	$123,602	$59.42
10	Novo Nordisk	$120,715	$58.04
11	Exelixis	$115,195	$55.38
12	Cisco	$113,999	$54.81
13	RGP	$112,267	$53.97
14	BNY Mellon	$110,887	$53.31
15	Credit Suisse	$110,505	$53.13
16	Coty	$110,417	$53.09
17	Adobe	$108,808	$52.31
18	Federal Reserve Bank	$104,681	$50.33
19	KLA	$104,315	$50.15
20	NBCUniversal	$104,060	$50.03

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Procurement Agent salary by industry

The average procurement agent salary varies across industries:

The average procurement agent salary in the technology industry is $76,921, the highest of any industry.
The average procurement agent salary in the finance industry is $76,833.
Procurement agents in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $67,047, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for procurement agents

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$76,921	$36.98
2	Manufacturing	$76,833	$36.94
3	Automotive	$76,508	$36.78
4	Professional	$73,771	$35.47
5	Retail	$69,925	$33.62
6	Transportation	$67,047	$32.23

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Procurement agent salary trends

The average procurement agent salary has risen by $12,245 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average procurement agent earned $60,139 annually, but today, they earn $72,384 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for procurement agents over the last decade.

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Average procurement agent salary over time

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Procurement agent salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$72,400	$34.80	+3.8%
2024	$69,600	$33.48	+2.3%
2023	$68,000	$32.69	+1.1%
2022	$67,300	$32.34	+1.7%
2021	$66,100	$31.79	+1.7%

Recently added procurement agent salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
IDEX	Sourcing Specialist	Rutherford, NJ	06/30/2025	$83,800
Jeppesen	Procurement Agent (Mid-Level or Senior)	Everett, WA	06/30/2025	$107,500
Jeppesen	Experienced or Senior Supply Base Management Specialist	Saint Charles, MO	06/30/2025	$102,850
Jeppesen	Mid-Level Procurement Agent	Mesa, AZ	06/30/2025	$74,800
Jeppesen	Associate or Mid-Level Procurement Agent	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$79,900
Jeppesen	Experienced or Senior Supply Base Management Specialist	Ridley Park, PA	06/30/2025	$109,650
Jeppesen	Associate Supply Base Management Specialist	Cole, OK	06/30/2025	$75,650
Palantir	Procurement Sourcing Specialist	Ione, WA	06/29/2025	$95,000
Specialized Bicycles	Cycling Specialist-Bikesource	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$39,653
Evergreen Healthcare	Denial Management Specialist	Kirkland, WA	06/29/2025	$44,015

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