Buyers and Purchasing Agent salary
From 10 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1021: Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Buyers and Purchasing Agent H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Buyers and Purchasing Agent jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1021, Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products). The median base salary is $84,000, 32% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $70,502 and $97,894.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Buyers and Purchasing Agent does
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
Typical tasks
- Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
- Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
- Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
- Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
- Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products (13-1021.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
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Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,308 |
| 25th | $70,502 |
| 50th (median) | $84,000 |
| 75th | $97,894 |
| 90th | $113,650 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Buyers and Purchasing Agent make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Buyers and Purchasing Agent jobs is $84,000 (10 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $70,502 and $97,894.