How much does a Senior Purchaser make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Purchaser in Chicago, IL is $72,911. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,757 to a high of $91,149, with most professionals earning between $64,979 and $82,458.

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$64,979 to $82,458
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Senior Purchaser in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Purchaser in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Purchaser ranges from $64,979 to $82,458 with the average base salary of $72,911. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,090 to $84,813 with the average total cash compensation of $74,754.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,911 $64,979 - $82,458
Bonus $1,843 $1,111 - $2,355
Total Pay $74,754 $66,090 - $84,813
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,979 - $82,458 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,979 - $82,458 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,903 - $82,362 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,954 - $82,426 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,954 - $82,426 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,621 - $80,734 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $61,897 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,088
JOB TITLE Assistant Purchaser/Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $38,303 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,070
JOB TITLE Material Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $46,784 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,035
JOB TITLE Construction Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $42,836 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,759
JOB TITLE Fabric Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $51,939 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,067
JOB TITLE Junior Purchaser LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $56,049 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,521
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