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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 13-1022. 138 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $70,000, middle half $60,240–$87,652.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 40 | $58,224 |
| Level II (qualified) | 41 | $71,925 |
| Level III (experienced) | 14 | $87,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 19 | $100,000 |
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
Job titles
- Buyer16
- Senior Buyer8
- Whole Sale and Retail Buyer8
- Inventory Planner I5
- Merchandiser5
- Procurement Specialist5
- Purchasing Coordinator4
- Purchasing Specialist4
- Wholesale Buyer3
- International Purchasing Specialist3
- Senior Merchandising Buyer3
- Vice President3
- Purchase Manager2
- Wholesale and Retail Buyer2
- Wholesale Buyer of Philippine Food Products2
- Free People Associate Buyer2
- Merchandise Manager - Women's Buying2
- Buyer - Women's Buying2
- Buyer/Asian Unit Business Manager2
- Assistant Allocator2
- Account Manager2
- Director of Product & Business Development2
- Associate Merchandiser – Jewelry2
- Assistant Product Development & Sourcing2
- Merchandise Planning Analyst2
- Merchandising Specialist1
- Merchandise Planner1
- Senior Procurement Specialist1
- Senior Merchandising Planner1
- Assistant Merchant, Global Collections1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 35 | $60,507 |
| FY2024 | 29 | $69,881 |
| FY2025 | 41 | $67,500 |
| FY2026 | 33 | $78,447 |
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).