Purchasing managers and directors roles in the UK earn a median of £60,500 per year, equivalent to £30.82 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 10.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £45,500 in Scotland to £78,500 in North West. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,005/yr (4% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£60,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£30.82
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+10.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£44,500 – £86,500
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~111,000
estimated employees
74 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~77,000 → 2024: ~111,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Annual pay for Purchasing managers and directors across UK regions. The bar shows the typical pay range (25th–75th percentile); the diamond marks the median.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
Annual pay grew by +10.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot. Shaded band shows 25th–75th percentile range.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Purchasing managers and directors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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For employers & recruiters
Purchasing managers and directors (not retail) plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the purchasing functions of industrial, commercial, government organisations and public agencies to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Although not restricted to a particular qualification, entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is also possible with A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award, S/NVQs at level 3 or above, or an apprenticeship. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Chartered status may also be achieved.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.