Purchasing managers and directors roles in the UK earn a median of £58,500 per year, equivalent to £29.50 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.1% 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 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £58,005/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£58,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£29.50
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£41,500 – £84,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Purchasing managers and directors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North West | £78,500 |
| London | £69,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £61,000 |
| East | £59,500 |
| South East | £56,000 |
| East Midlands | £55,500 |
| West Midlands | £55,000 |
| North East | £54,500 |
| South West | £51,500 |
| Wales | £48,000 |
| Scotland | £45,500 |
| UK | £58,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Purchasing managers and directors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Purchasing managers and directors in the UK is £58,500 per year (about £29.50 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Purchasing managers and directors earn between £41,500 and £84,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Purchasing managers and directors pay rose by 8.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Purchasing managers and directors is in North West, at £78,500 per year.
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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.