Purchasing Managers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $185,060 or more. The middle half of purchasing managers in Burlington earn between $120,690 and $169,760.
- $103K10th
- $121K25th
- $140KMedian
- $170K75th
- $185K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $146,920 | $12,243 | $70.63 |
| Median | $139,780 | $11,648 | $67.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,690 | $10,058 | $58.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,760 | $14,147 | $81.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Purchasing Managers pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Purchasing managers in Burlington earn 4% more than the Vermont average ($141,750) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($156,360). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $148,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $146,920 | $139,780 | $102,770 | $185,060 | 50 |
| Vermont | $141,750 | $135,720 | $94,240 | $179,360 | 90 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $146,920, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $104,106 a year, or $8,676 a month and $4,004 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for purchasing managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $146,920 buys what about $145,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Purchasing Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$122,000
- Manchester, NH$163,000
- Utica, NY$139,080
- Portland, ME$146,100
- Worcester, MA$159,420
- Springfield, MA$149,480
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 Burlington: questions
How much do purchasing managers make an hour in Burlington?
$70.64 an hour on average, and $67.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level purchasing managers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the purchasing managers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $104,106 a year ($8,676 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $146,920. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do purchasing managers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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