Purchasing Agent salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Abbott Park, Franklin Park, Montgomery, Niles, Oakbrook Terrace.
Also listed as: Purchasing Specialist
Median salary$79,531
Middle 50%$68.3k–$87.5k
vs. national median−6%comparison median $85,000
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,840 |
| 25th | $68,250 |
| 50th (median) | $79,531 |
| 75th | $87,500 |
| 90th | $103,538 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Purchasing Agent salary of $79,531 is worth about $76,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.