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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 13-1023. 1,054 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $82,638, middle half $67,642–$107,018.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 238 | $61,700 |
| Level II (qualified) | 370 | $78,669 |
| Level III (experienced) | 212 | $90,173 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 173 | $115,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Palo Alto, CA$134,673
- Fremont, CA$122,802
- Austin, TX$106,365
- Houston, TX$80,549
- Auburn Hills, MI$104,000
Job titles
- Sourcing Engineer72
- Buyer58
- Procurement Specialist49
- Purchasing Specialist34
- Purchasing Agent31
- Buyer II22
- Senior Buyer20
- Procurement Analyst18
- Purchasing Analyst15
- Buyer I15
- Buyer III15
- Buyer/Planner13
- Global Supply Manager13
- Sourcing Specialist12
- Commodity Buyer11
- Purchasing Coordinator9
- Purchasing Associate7
- Sr Sourcing Engineer7
- Purchasing Assistant6
- Senior Procurement Specialist6
- Associate Sourcing Engineer6
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Supervisor6
- Purchasing Manager5
- Purchasing Assistant III5
- Staff Sourcing Engineer5
- Supply Chain Specialist5
- Sourcing Engineer - Electronics5
- Purchase - Sales Coordinator4
- Procurement Engineer/Buyer4
- Procurement Engineer4
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 160 | $74,000 |
| FY2024 | 217 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 265 | $78,362 |
| FY2026 | 412 | $89,850 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).