Purchasing Agent Salary in Illinois
Purchases goods and services for organizations, negotiating with vendors to get the best value.
State Average
$72,542
across 15 metros
vs National Avg
+0.0%
national: $72,531
Metros Covered
15
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$85,987
Decatur
All metro areas in Illinois
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15 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ILIL | $53K | $70K | $86K | $102K | $86K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INIL | $53K | $66K | $79K | $92K | $79K |
| St. Louis, MO-ILIL | $50K | $64K | $78K | $92K | $78K |
| Bloomington, ILIL | $51K | $64K | $78K | $91K | $78K |
| Peoria, ILIL | $52K | $64K | $77K | $90K | $77K |
| Springfield, ILIL | $50K | $62K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Rockford, ILIL | $50K | $62K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| Champaign-Urbana, ILIL | $54K | $64K | $73K | $83K | $74K |
| Kankakee, ILIL | $47K | $60K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $48K | $60K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $46K | $58K | $70K | $82K | $70K |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $45K | $57K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan areaIL | $46K | $56K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-ILIL | $45K | $53K | $60K | $67K | $60K |
| Paducah, KY-ILIL | $38K | $48K | $58K | $68K | $58K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.