Purchasing Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for purchasing managers is $73.74 an hour ($153,370 a year). About 4,160 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($148,080). Illinois ranks 14th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for purchasing managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.55 | $100,990 |
| 25% of workers | $61.09 | $127,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $73.74 | $153,370 |
| 75% of workers | $88.43 | $183,930 |
| 90% of workers | $108.39 | $225,450 |
Purchasing Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $174,430 | 210 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $155,080 | 3,250 |
| Springfield | $135,560 | 30 |
| Rockford | $126,970 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $117,450 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for purchasing managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $165,880 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,730 |
| Human Resources Managers | $151,370 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,860 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,270 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $120,250 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,980 |
| Training and Development Managers | $130,610 |
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