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Senior sourcing specialist salary

Average senior sourcing specialist salary

$79,213

$38.08 hourly rate

Entry-level senior sourcing specialist salary
$60,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Senior Sourcing Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Senior Sourcing Specialist in the United States is approximately $79,213 annually, translating to about $38 per hour. This figure reflects the diverse responsibilities these specialists handle, such as evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing inventory levels.

How Salary Varies by Experience

Experience plays a significant role in determining salary levels. Entry-level positions may start around $60,000, while seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $100,000. With additional certifications, such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), earnings can further increase.

Location Matters

Geographic location greatly influences salary. States like California and New York often offer higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for sourcing specialists. For instance, specialists in California can earn an average of $85,000, while those in Texas might see around $75,000.

Industries with High Demand

Industries such as technology, manufacturing, and retail are leading employers for sourcing specialists, providing competitive salaries and growth potential. Understanding these factors can guide job seekers in making informed decisions about their career paths.

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Senior sourcing specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a senior sourcing specialist typically falls between $70,311 and $99,003.
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$79,213yearly
glassdoor[1]
$89,485yearly
indeed[2]
$93,021yearly
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$99,003yearly
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$80,857yearly
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$70,311yearly

Average senior sourcing specialist salary by state

The average senior sourcing specialist salary in California, Vermont, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average senior sourcing specialist salary states are Kentucky, Montana, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for senior sourcing specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vermont$90,774$43.64
2West Virginia$83,445$40.12
3District of Columbia$92,919$44.67
4New York$89,848$43.20
5Nevada$85,793$41.25
6North Carolina$81,540$39.20
7Massachusetts$88,302$42.45
8Texas$85,961$41.33
9Pennsylvania$82,966$39.89
10California$96,972$46.62
11New Mexico$88,668$42.63
12Idaho$81,870$39.36
13Washington$89,034$42.80
14Mississippi$88,094$42.35
15Michigan$79,909$38.42
16Alabama$81,796$39.33
17Missouri$82,577$39.70
18New Jersey$88,987$42.78
19Oregon$84,996$40.86
20Illinois$82,850$39.83
21Wisconsin$79,144$38.05
22Connecticut$85,293$41.01
23Delaware$79,330$38.14
24Maryland$81,283$39.08
25Alaska$77,271$37.15
26Nebraska$75,155$36.13
27New Hampshire$80,512$38.71
28Wyoming$73,228$35.21
29Louisiana$75,980$36.53
30Virginia$79,244$38.10
31Georgia$76,132$36.60
32Kansas$74,161$35.65
33Rhode Island$79,328$38.14
34Tennessee$74,152$35.65
35Ohio$73,523$35.35
36Arizona$70,339$33.82
37Indiana$72,110$34.67
38Arkansas$71,255$34.26
39Florida$69,590$33.46
40Minnesota$72,333$34.78
41Iowa$64,188$30.86
42Hawaii$64,796$31.15
43Oklahoma$72,228$34.73
44North Dakota$64,295$30.91
45Colorado$71,544$34.40
46Maine$69,532$33.43
47Utah$67,883$32.64
48Kentucky$67,823$32.61
49South Dakota$67,540$32.47
50Montana$67,722$32.56
51South Carolina$69,106$33.22

Highest paying cities for senior sourcing specialists

The highest-paying cities for senior sourcing specialists are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Seattle, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$103,524$49.77
2New York, NY$89,967$43.25
3Seattle, WA$89,566$43.06
4Jersey City, NJ$88,997$42.79
5Boston, MA$88,282$42.44
6Austin, TX$86,458$41.57
7New Britain, CT$85,234$40.98
8Portland, OR$84,529$40.64
9Philadelphia, PA$83,398$40.10
10Chicago, IL$83,164$39.98
11Saint Louis, MO$82,893$39.85
12Raleigh, NC$82,507$39.67
13Towson, MD$81,399$39.13
14McLean, VA$79,731$38.33
15Milwaukee, WI$79,231$38.09
16Battle Creek, MI$79,004$37.98
17Atlanta, GA$75,895$36.49
18Memphis, TN$73,971$35.56
19Toledo, OH$73,710$35.44
20Minneapolis, MN$72,341$34.78

Senior sourcing specialist salary details

A senior sourcing specialist's salary ranges from $60,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior sourcing specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior sourcing specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$103,000$8,583$50
75th Percentile$91,000$7,583$44
Average$79,213$6,601$38
25th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
10th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29

Highest paying senior sourcing specialist jobs

The highest paying types of senior sourcing specialists are senior specialist, landman, and senior buyer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Landman$82,853$6,904$39.83364
Buyer$54,049$4,504$25.9923,589
Contract Worker$70,825$5,902$34.0536,853
Planner/Buyer$54,261$4,522$26.0933,452
Purchaser$50,031$4,169$24.056,852
Procurement Agent$72,384$6,032$34.8045,198

Top companies hiring senior sourcing specialists now:

  1. Microsoft jobs (11)
  2. JCPenney jobs (8)
  3. Edwards Lifesciences jobs (29)
  4. Grainger jobs (8)
  5. Johnson & Johnson jobs (5)

Which companies pay senior sourcing specialists the most?

Senior sourcing specialist salaries at PayPal and Square are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior sourcing specialist salary at companies like Uber Technologies and Western Digital are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1PayPal$128,189$61.63
2Square$115,899$55.72
3Uber Technologies$110,228$52.99
4Western Digital$106,588$51.24
5The Walt Disney Company$106,444$51.17
6Applied Materials$106,084$51.00
7Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.$105,795$50.86
8Edwards Lifesciences$102,355$49.21
9Help Scout$101,293$48.70
10BNY Mellon$99,928$48.04
11AIG$99,850$48.00
12Gilead Sciences$98,572$47.39
13Amazon$96,092$46.20
14Best Buy$96,024$46.17
15Activision Blizzard$95,847$46.08
16Harley-Davidson$94,622$45.49
17The TJX Companies$93,965$45.18
18Qualcomm$93,439$44.92
19Exterran Corporation HQ$93,029$44.73
20Charles Schwab$92,303$44.38

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$83,000$82,200$81,400$80,600$79,800$79,000
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Senior Sourcing Specialist salary by industry

The average senior sourcing specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior sourcing specialist salary in the health care industry is $89,559, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior sourcing specialist salary in the finance industry is $88,788.
  • Senior sourcing specialists in the insurance industry earn an average salary of $74,523, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior sourcing specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$89,559$43.06
2Energy$88,788$42.69
3Retail$86,227$41.46
4Manufacturing$84,618$40.68
5Construction$82,011$39.43
6Automotive$74,804$35.96
7Insurance$74,523$35.83

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Senior sourcing specialist salary trends

The average senior sourcing specialist salary has risen by $13,400 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior sourcing specialist earned $65,813 annually, but today, they earn $79,213 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for senior sourcing specialists over the last decade.

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Average senior sourcing specialist salary over time

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Senior sourcing specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$79,200$38.08+3.8%
2024$76,200$36.63+2.3%
2023$74,400$35.78+1.1%
2022$73,600$35.39+1.7%
2021$72,400$34.78+1.7%

Recently added senior sourcing specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AaamidatlanticSenior Sourcing SpecialistWilmington, DE06/30/2025$63,787
Jc PenneySourcing Senior Specialist-ProcurementDallas, TX06/28/2025$54,000
ManpowergroupSR Sourcing SpecialistColumbus, OH06/26/2025$96,002
Banfield Pet HospitalSR. Sourcing SpecialistVancouver, WA06/26/2025$75,029
MerckSR. Specialist, Cap EX Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid-NJ or PA)Point, PA06/24/2025$94,300
American Family Insurance GroupSenior Sourcing SpecialistKeene, NH06/24/2025$78,000
American Family Insurance GroupSenior Sourcing SpecialistPhoenix, AZ06/24/2025$78,000
SpacexSR. Sourcing Specialist (Maintenance)Hawthorne, CA06/21/2025$90,000
Industrial Light & MagicSenior Sourcing Specialist-Design and ConstructionAnaheim, CA06/20/2025$103,500
American Family Insurance GroupSenior Sourcing SpecialistMadison, WI06/19/2025$78,000

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