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Associate Buyer Salary

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Updated: 16 Jun 2013

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Associate Buyer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$33,238 - $72,384

(Median)

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62K

72K

MEDIAN: $50,638

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Associate Buyer Job Listings

Compliance Analyst / Associate Buyer

Jun 04

SRA International - Fairfax, VA

42212BR Position Title: (WD) Compliance Analyst / Associate Buyer Position Work Location (WD) FAIRFAX,VA-FAIR LAKES NORTH (VAS003) Telecommuting Options... - Indeed

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Associate Buyer

Jun 11

SRA International - Fairfax, VA

42539BR Position Title: (WD) Associate Buyer Position Work Location (WD) FAIRFAX,VA-FAIR LAKES NORTH (VAS003) Telecommuting Options Telecommuting Not Allowed... - Indeed

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Associate Buyer – Men’s RTW

May 15

Emerging Blue - United States

searching for an Associate Buyer with an e-commerce... should have 4+ years of merchandising; associate buyer, or buyer experience • Candidate should have 2+... - Indeed

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25K	$50K	$75K
Salary	$35,760 - $68,965
Bonus	$0.00 - $9,914
Profit Sharing	$730 - $10,000
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$33,238 - $72,384
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 208

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Associate Buyer Tasks

Ensure that orders are delivered on time and at cost.
Resolve billing and shipping problems and provide information to suppliers.
Identify suppliers, select merchandise and negotiate bills of sale for a business.
Inspect deliveries for shipping errors, improper handling, or quality issues.

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Companies and Industries for Associate Buyer Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Sears Holdings Corporation	$48,196 - $61,899
Macy's, Inc.	$51,379 - $68,409

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Retail	$35,282 - $79,100
Clothing Store	$35,486 - $74,693
Department Store	$36,602 - $85,515
Retail/Wholesale Distribution	$35,370 - $76,203
Retail Corporate Office	$37,433 - $78,273

Key Statistics for Associate Buyer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 76%			Male 24%
Salary:	$44,314 - $60,118			$40,778 - $58,000

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

58%

5-9 years

26%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$35,318 - $71,521
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Fashion Merchandising	$40,695 - $61,906
Associate's Degree	$43,352 - $60,000
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Administration	$41,271 - $54,120
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Merchandising	$53,874 - $66,129

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 78%
	Vision: 62%		None: 11%

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