How much a buyer earns depends on various factors, including the employer's sales volume. Mass merchandisers, such as discount or chain department stores, pay among the highest salaries.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports the median annual income for nonagricultural wholesale and retail buyers in May 2023 was $71,950. The lowest paid 10 percent of these buyers made less than $43,680 yearly. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $121,680 annually. The top-paying industries for this profession included Web search portals, libraries, archives, and other information services, ($137,470); and other investment pools and funds ($144,640).
Most buyers receive the usual benefits, such as vacation, sick leave, life and health insurance, and pension plans. Retail buyers may receive cash bonuses for their work and may also receive discounts on merchandise they purchase from their employer.
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