Purchasing Managers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $197,290 or more. The middle half of purchasing managers in Lexington earn between $101,370 and $155,150.
- $85K10th
- $101K25th
- $129KMedian
- $155K75th
- $197K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,390 | $11,199 | $64.61 |
| Median | $128,910 | $10,742 | $61.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,370 | $8,448 | $48.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,150 | $12,929 | $74.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Purchasing Managers pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Purchasing managers in Lexington earn 6% more than the Kentucky average ($127,000) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($156,360). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $148,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $134,390 | $128,910 | $84,760 | $197,290 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $127,000 | $124,350 | $76,770 | $174,690 | 920 |
| United States | $156,360 | $148,080 | $92,490 | $223,280 | 84,320 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Purchasing Managers salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $134,390, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $94,840 a year, or $7,903 a month and $3,648 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for purchasing managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $134,390 buys what about $144,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Purchasing Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$134,390
- Louisville$133,040
- Bowling Green$129,830
Highest-paying cities for purchasing managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($205,970).
- San Jose, CA$205,970
- Fayetteville, AR$199,040
- Trenton, NJ$195,400
- New York, NY$189,490
- Denver, CO$189,060
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Purchasing Managers salary in Lexington: questions
How much do purchasing managers make an hour in Lexington?
$64.61 an hour on average, and $61.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level purchasing managers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the purchasing managers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $94,840 a year ($7,903 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,390. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do purchasing managers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($156,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3061; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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