SOC 3551 Business and public service associate professionals

Buyers and procurement officers Salary

Median salary £36,230 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £36,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For buyers and procurement officers, £37,306 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -4.0% versus the national average. Experienced buyers and procurement officers (top 25%) earn over £46,019.

About this role

Buyers and procurement officers source and purchase goods and services for organisations, negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts and ensuring best value while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

Sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotations
Negotiating prices, terms and contracts
Managing purchase orders and supplier performance
Monitoring stock levels and managing supply chain risks
Ensuring compliance with procurement policies

Qualifications and entry routes

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications are the professional standard. Many hold degrees in business, supply chain or procurement. Apprenticeships in procurement provide structured entry.

Career outlook

Growing demand driven by supply chain complexity and sustainability requirements. CIPS-qualified professionals are valued across all sectors.

Key skills

Negotiation Supplier management Contract management Market analysis Cost analysis

Common industries

Manufacturing
Retail
Public sector
Construction
Healthcare

Data coverage

SOC code 3551

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 61,000

Median Salary

£36,230

Mean Salary

£39,931

Jobs (000s)

61k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £29,327Median: £36,230P75: £46,019

P10: £24kP25: £29kMedian: £36kP75: £46kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,312

0-2 years

Mid Level

£29,327

3-7 years

Senior

£46,019

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +89% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +25.5%Real growth: -9.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 4.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£36,230

Full-time Only

£37,306

Full-time premium: +£1,076

Buyers and procurement officers salary: common questions

How much do buyers and procurement officers earn in the UK?

Buyers and procurement officers earn a median of £37,306 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £29,327 and £46,019.

Is £37,306 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for buyers and procurement officers?

Entry-level buyers and procurement officers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £29,327, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £24,312.

Have buyers and procurement officers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median buyers and procurement officers pay has risen from £30,164 to £37,306 — +24% in cash terms, or -10% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for buyers and procurement officers?

Male buyers and procurement officers earn a median £37,323 and female buyers and procurement officers £35,774 — a gap of +4.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).