What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary?

An Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,258 for beginners, reaching about $51,202 at mid-level, and approach $53,629 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent?

Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent roles are District of Columbia $61,876, California $61,641, Massachusetts $60,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Payable Agent: $50,954; Accounts Receivable Agent: $48,032.

Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent make in North Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent in North Carolina is $53,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,359
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,132 to $58,474
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,603

10% $43,603

50% (Median) $53,107

90% $63,359

Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,474	$4,873	$1,124	$28
Average	$53,107	$4,426	$1,021	$26
25th Percentile	$48,132	$4,011	$926	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,258
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,651
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,202
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,138
Expert (over 8 years): $53,629

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent	less than 1 year	$50,258
Early Career Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent	1-2 years	$50,651
Mid-Level Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent	2-4 years	$51,202
Senior-Level Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent	5-8 years	$52,138
Expert Level Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent	over 8 years	$53,629

How Do Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,876.
California: $61,641.
Massachusetts: $60,819.

District of Columbia $61,876 California $61,641 Massachusetts $60,819 Washington $60,596 New Jersey $60,573 Alaska $60,495 Connecticut $59,724 New York $59,411

Hawaii $58,411 Rhode Island $57,941 Maryland $57,623 Minnesota $57,187 Colorado $57,019 Illinois $56,963 Oregon $56,751 Delaware $56,594

New Hampshire $56,496 Virginia $56,276 Pennsylvania $55,633 Nevada $55,309 North Dakota $55,203 Michigan $55,035 Wisconsin $54,974 Vermont $54,851

Texas $54,510 Maine $54,488 Arizona $54,454 Ohio $54,415 Georgia $53,901 Indiana $53,644 Wyoming $53,593 Utah $53,515

Iowa $53,482 Kansas $53,213 Louisiana $53,135 North Carolina $53,107 Missouri $53,096 Florida $52,878 Montana $52,761 Nebraska $52,649

Kentucky $52,588 South Carolina $52,364 Tennessee $52,224 Idaho $52,168 New Mexico $51,760 Oklahoma $51,671 Alabama $51,341 South Dakota $50,788

Arkansas $50,486 West Virginia $50,324 Mississippi $49,838

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Morven: $50,668
Mount Holly: $53,749
Mount Mourne: $52,988

Morven, NC $50,668

Mount Holly, NC $53,749

Mount Mourne, NC $52,988

Mount Pleasant, NC $52,263

Mount Ulla, NC $52,252

Newell, NC $54,000

New London, NC $51,804

Norwood, NC $51,786

Oakboro, NC $52,408

Paw Creek, NC $54,008

Peachland, NC $51,359

Pineville, NC $53,878

Polkton, NC $52,134

Polkville, NC $51,948

Richfield, NC $52,043

Rockwell, NC $52,270

Rutherfordton, NC $51,483

Salisbury, NC $52,358

Warsaw, NC $50,705

Roaring River, NC $50,886

Ronda, NC $51,031

Rutherford College, NC $51,468

Scottville, NC $50,144

Sherrills Ford, NC $52,565

Sparta, NC $50,445

State Road, NC $51,004

Stony Point, NC $51,484

Sugar Grove, NC $50,146

Taylorsville, NC $51,165

Terrell, NC $52,718

Thurmond, NC $50,825

Todd, NC $50,148

Traphill, NC $50,676

Turnersburg, NC $51,640

Union Grove, NC $51,070

Valdese, NC $51,373

Valle Crucis, NC $50,217

Vilas, NC $50,111

Warrensville, NC $50,194

West Jefferson, NC $50,203

Wilkesboro, NC $50,743

Zionville, NC $50,148

Scotts, NC $51,446

Alexander, NC $51,405

Almond, NC $50,559

Arden, NC $51,403

Bakersville, NC $50,242

Balsam, NC $50,855

Balsam Grove, NC $51,006

Barnardsville, NC $51,212

Bat Cave, NC $51,238

Black Mountain, NC $51,262

Brevard, NC $51,091

Bryson City, NC $50,601

Burnsville, NC $50,884

Candler, NC $51,375

Canton, NC $51,174

Cashiers, NC $50,743

Cedar Mountain, NC $51,241

Cherokee, NC $50,751

Chimney Rock, NC $51,221

Clyde, NC $51,103

Columbus, NC $51,737

Cullowhee, NC $50,855

Dana, NC $51,201

Gaston, NC $50,822

Greenville, NC $50,276

Grimesland, NC $50,075

Halifax, NC $50,228

Hamilton, NC $50,074

Shelby, NC $52,356

Spencer, NC $52,360

Spindale, NC $51,537

Stanfield, NC $52,896

Stanley, NC $53,543

Troutman, NC $52,124

Union Mills, NC $51,026

Vale, NC $52,447

Waco, NC $53,046

Wadesboro, NC $51,204

Waxhaw, NC $53,107

Wingate, NC $52,714

Charlotte, NC $54,013

Dillsboro, NC $50,639

East Flat Rock, NC $51,177

Edneyville, NC $51,230

Enka, NC $51,482

Etowah, NC $51,215

Fairview, NC $51,350

Flat Rock, NC $51,181

Fletcher, NC $51,355

Fontana Dam, NC $50,728

Franklin, NC $50,372

Gerton, NC $51,306

Glenville, NC $50,619

Glenwood, NC $51,039

Hazelwood, NC $50,984

Hendersonville, NC $51,176

Green Mountain, NC $50,162

Highlands, NC $50,587

Horse Shoe, NC $51,272

Hot Springs, NC $50,947

Lake Junaluska, NC $51,041

Lake Lure, NC $51,217

Lake Toxaway, NC $50,971

Leicester, NC $51,331

Little Switzerland, NC $50,711

Lynn, NC $51,318

Maggie Valley, NC $50,829

Marion, NC $51,176

Marshall, NC $51,005

Mars Hill, NC $51,037

Micaville, NC $50,710

Mill Spring, NC $51,200

Montreat, NC $51,284

Mountain Home, NC $51,284

Mills River, NC $51,290

Naples, NC $51,306

Nebo, NC $50,914

Old Fort, NC $51,166

Otto, NC $50,315

Penland, NC $50,558

Penrose, NC $51,129

Pisgah Forest, NC $51,178

Ridgecrest, NC $51,269

Robbinsville, NC $50,556

Rosman, NC $51,070

Saluda, NC $51,178

Sapphire, NC $50,798

Scaly Mountain, NC $50,483

Skyland, NC $51,427

Spruce Pine, NC $50,632

Hassell, NC $50,126

Tryon, NC $51,522

Tuckasegee, NC $50,673

Tuxedo, NC $51,243

Waynesville, NC $50,685

Weaverville, NC $51,365

Webster, NC $50,699

Whittier, NC $50,576

Zirconia, NC $51,259

Asheville, NC $51,515

Andrews, NC $50,457

Brasstown, NC $50,249

Culberson, NC $50,199

Hayesville, NC $50,286

Marble, NC $50,411

Murphy, NC $50,254

Warne, NC $50,250

Whitsett, NC $51,991

Henrico, NC $50,782

Hobgood, NC $50,148

Hollister, NC $51,452

Jackson, NC $50,086

Jamesville, NC $49,993

Kelford, NC $50,193

Lewiston Woodville, NC $49,966

Littleton, NC $50,867

Lucama, NC $52,690

Macclesfield, NC $51,137

Margarettsville, NC $50,644

Milwaukee, NC $50,632

Murfreesboro, NC $50,882

Nashville, NC $52,135

Oak City, NC $49,965

Pantego, NC $49,942

Parmele, NC $50,129

Pendleton, NC $50,781

Pikeville, NC $51,825

Pinetops, NC $51,218

Pinetown, NC $49,947

Pleasant Hill, NC $50,810

Potecasi, NC $50,499

Red Oak, NC $51,969

Rich Square, NC $50,194

Roanoke Rapids, NC $50,540

Robersonville, NC $50,025

Roxobel, NC $50,295

Saratoga, NC $51,682

Scotland Neck, NC $50,090

Scranton, NC $49,916

Seaboard, NC $50,552

Severn, NC $50,798

Sharpsburg, NC $51,985

Simpson, NC $50,223

Sims, NC $52,958

Speed, NC $50,510

Spring Hope, NC $52,961

Stantonsburg, NC $51,504

Stokes, NC $50,006

Swanquarter, NC $49,917

Tarboro, NC $50,722

Tillery, NC $50,096

Walstonburg, NC $51,226

Washington, NC $50,088

Weldon, NC $50,419

Whitakers, NC $51,150

Williamston, NC $50,057

Wilson, NC $52,102

Woodland, NC $50,476

Elizabeth City, NC $51,406

Ahoskie, NC $50,732

Avon, NC $50,110

Aydlett, NC $51,556

Barco, NC $51,646

Belvidere, NC $51,355

Buxton, NC $50,135

Camden, NC $51,503

Cofield, NC $50,870

Coinjock, NC $51,690

Colerain, NC $50,605

Columbia, NC $50,084

Corapeake, NC $51,747

Corolla, NC $51,539

Creswell, NC $49,999

Currituck, NC $51,940

Durants Neck, NC $51,012

Edenton, NC $50,724

Eure, NC $51,121

Frisco, NC $50,149

Gates, NC $51,534

Gatesville, NC $51,177

Grandy, NC $51,233

Harbinger, NC $50,803

Harrellsville, NC $50,937

Hatteras, NC $50,156

Hertford, NC $50,992

Hobbsville, NC $51,431

Jarvisburg, NC $50,963

Kill Devil Hills, NC $50,640

Kitty Hawk, NC $50,856

Knotts Island, NC $52,198

Swannanoa, NC $51,412

Sylva, NC $50,675

Vaughan, NC $51,002

Wake Forest, NC $54,039

Warrenton, NC $51,641

Wendell, NC $54,119

Willow Spring, NC $53,922

Wilsons Mills, NC $53,572

Wise, NC $51,248

Youngsville, NC $53,778

Zebulon, NC $53,773

Raleigh, NC $54,806

Durham, NC $53,447

Rocky Mount, NC $51,493

Aulander, NC $50,444

Aurora, NC $49,960

Bailey, NC $52,982

Bath, NC $50,034

Battleboro, NC $51,335

Belhaven, NC $49,971

Bellarthur, NC $50,591

Bethel, NC $50,235

Black Creek, NC $52,116

Blounts Creek, NC $49,979

Castalia, NC $52,424

Chocowinity, NC $50,049

Como, NC $51,064

Conetoe, NC $50,605

Conway, NC $50,672

Edward, NC $50,013

Elm City, NC $51,852

Enfield, NC $50,856

Engelhard, NC $49,927

Everetts, NC $50,132

Fairfield, NC $49,922

Falkland, NC $50,791

Farmville, NC $50,894

Fountain, NC $50,994

Fremont, NC $51,898

White Oak, NC $50,184

Wilmington, NC $51,196

Ash, NC $50,715

Atkinson, NC $50,853

Bolivia, NC $50,960

Bolton, NC $50,775

Brunswick, NC $50,449

Burgaw, NC $50,868

Carolina Beach, NC $51,075

Castle Hayne, NC $51,196

Cerro Gordo, NC $50,151

Chadbourn, NC $50,249

Clarendon, NC $50,322

Clarkton, NC $50,312

Council, NC $50,490

Currie, NC $51,043

Delco, NC $50,950

Evergreen, NC $50,196

Fair Bluff, NC $50,163

Garland, NC $50,433

Hallsboro, NC $50,393

Hampstead, NC $50,906

Harrells, NC $50,351

Holly Ridge, NC $50,731

Ivanhoe, NC $50,519

Kelly, NC $50,589

Kure Beach, NC $50,990

Lake Waccamaw, NC $50,618

Leland, NC $51,159

Longwood, NC $50,558

Magnolia, NC $50,514

Maple Hill, NC $50,665

Nakina, NC $50,414

Riegelwood, NC $50,880

Rocky Point, NC $51,037

Rose Hill, NC $50,547

Shallotte, NC $50,743

Sneads Ferry, NC $50,626

Southport, NC $50,961

Supply, NC $50,830

Tabor City, NC $50,338

Teachey, NC $50,634

Oak Island, NC $50,876

Wallace, NC $50,554

Calabash, NC $50,598

Sunset Beach, NC $50,604

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $50,628

Whiteville, NC $50,344

Willard, NC $50,691

Winnabow, NC $51,149

Wrightsville Beach, NC $51,179

Kinston, NC $50,217

Albertson, NC $50,354

Alliance, NC $50,205

Arapahoe, NC $50,076

Atlantic, NC $50,080

Atlantic Beach, NC $50,210

Ayden, NC $50,124

Bayboro, NC $50,025

Beaufort, NC $50,097

Beulaville, NC $50,607

Bridgeton, NC $50,163

Cedar Island, NC $49,869

Chinquapin, NC $50,556

Comfort, NC $50,206

Cove City, NC $50,031

Davis, NC $50,097

Deep Run, NC $50,269

Dover, NC $50,004

Ernul, NC $49,979

Gloucester, NC $50,155

Grantsboro, NC $50,031

Grifton, NC $50,098

Harkers Island, NC $50,211

Havelock, NC $50,115

Cherry Point, NC $50,310

Hobucken, NC $49,936

Hookerton, NC $50,592

Hubert, NC $50,480

Jacksonville, NC $50,645

Camp Lejeune, NC $50,737

Garysburg, NC $50,551

Manns Harbor, NC $49,888

Townsville, NC $51,375

Manteo, NC $50,318

Maple, NC $51,797

Merry Hill, NC $50,454

Moyock, NC $52,045

Nags Head, NC $50,157

Ocracoke, NC $50,099

Plymouth, NC $50,062

Point Harbor, NC $50,893

Poplar Branch, NC $51,436

Powells Point, NC $50,849

Powellsville, NC $50,700

Rodanthe, NC $50,027

Roduco, NC $51,397

Yanceyville, NC $51,542

Greensboro, NC $52,017

Angier, NC $53,318

Apex, NC $53,886

Bahama, NC $52,802

Benson, NC $52,495

Broadway, NC $51,707

Buies Creek, NC $52,318

Bullock, NC $51,319

Bunn, NC $53,383

Butner, NC $53,174

Carrboro, NC $52,755

Cary, NC $54,472

Chapel Hill, NC $52,757

Clayton, NC $54,044

Coats, NC $52,531

Creedmoor, NC $53,430

Four Oaks, NC $52,327

Franklinton, NC $53,229

Fuquay Varina, NC $53,446

Garner, NC $54,395

Goldsboro, NC $51,711

Henderson, NC $52,268

Holly Springs, NC $53,766

Hurdle Mills, NC $51,549

Kenly, NC $52,821

Kipling, NC $52,951

Kittrell, NC $52,986

Knightdale, NC $54,499

Lillington, NC $51,863

Louisburg, NC $52,967

Macon, NC $51,142

Mamers, NC $51,857

Manson, NC $51,356

Micro, NC $52,898

Middleburg, NC $51,722

Middlesex, NC $53,421

Moncure, NC $52,555

Morrisville, NC $54,197

New Hill, NC $53,306

Norlina, NC $51,543

Oxford, NC $51,964

Pine Level, NC $52,811

Princeton, NC $52,174

Ridgeway, NC $51,599

Rolesville, NC $54,116

Rougemont, NC $52,311

Roxboro, NC $51,445

Selma, NC $53,173

Smithfield, NC $53,012

Stem, NC $52,852

Stovall, NC $51,761

Alamance, NC $51,867

Altamahaw, NC $51,827

Asheboro, NC $51,745

Bear Creek, NC $51,235

Bennett, NC $51,278

Biscoe, NC $50,720

Blanch, NC $51,158

Bonlee, NC $51,471

Browns Summit, NC $51,956

Burlington, NC $51,891

Bynum, NC $52,412

Candor, NC $50,524

Cedar Falls, NC $51,862

Cedar Grove, NC $51,691

Climax, NC $51,974

Colfax, NC $52,116

Cumnock, NC $51,627

Denton, NC $51,644

Eagle Springs, NC $50,592

Efland, NC $51,860

Elon, NC $51,784

Ether, NC $51,024

Franklinville, NC $51,833

Gibsonville, NC $51,924

Goldston, NC $51,052

Graham, NC $51,834

Gulf, NC $51,515

Haw River, NC $51,795

Highfalls, NC $51,014

High Point, NC $52,520

Roper, NC $50,209

Salvo, NC $50,188

Shawboro, NC $51,683

Shiloh, NC $51,089

South Mills, NC $51,932

Stumpy Point, NC $49,935

Sunbury, NC $51,634

Tyner, NC $50,983

Wanchese, NC $50,140

Waves, NC $50,153

Windsor, NC $50,118

Winfall, NC $51,200

Winton, NC $51,064

Albemarle, NC $51,771

Alexis, NC $53,405

Ansonville, NC $51,741

Badin, NC $51,608

Barium Springs, NC $51,982

Belmont, NC $53,836

Bessemer City, NC $53,692

Boiling Springs, NC $52,015

Bostic, NC $51,174

Caroleen, NC $51,842

Casar, NC $51,744

Cherryville, NC $53,025

China Grove, NC $52,327

Cliffside, NC $51,933

Concord, NC $52,788

Cornelius, NC $53,344

Cramerton, NC $53,850

Crouse, NC $53,208

Dallas, NC $53,738

Davidson, NC $53,142

Denver, NC $53,170

Earl, NC $52,572

East Spencer, NC $52,359

Ellenboro, NC $51,614

Faith, NC $52,375

Fallston, NC $52,544

Forest City, NC $51,710

Gastonia, NC $53,952

Huntersville, NC $53,698

Gold Hill, NC $52,144

Granite Quarry, NC $52,365

Grover, NC $52,838

Harris, NC $51,845

Harrisburg, NC $53,686

Henrietta, NC $51,904

High Shoals, NC $53,485

Indian Trail, NC $53,537

Iron Station, NC $53,198

Kannapolis, NC $52,579

Kings Mountain, NC $53,391

Landis, NC $52,367

Lattimore, NC $51,934

Lawndale, NC $52,246

Lilesville, NC $50,650

Lincolnton, NC $53,065

Locust, NC $52,556

Lowell, NC $53,927

Mc Adenville, NC $53,847

Mc Farlan, NC $50,612

Marshville, NC $52,516

Matthews, NC $53,634

Midland, NC $53,246

Mineral Springs, NC $53,103

Misenheimer, NC $52,068

Monroe, NC $53,141

Mooresboro, NC $51,973

Mooresville, NC $52,462

Hillsborough, NC $52,094

Jackson Springs, NC $50,577

Jamestown, NC $52,481

Julian, NC $51,977

Kernersville, NC $51,931

Eden, NC $51,381

Leasburg, NC $51,133

Lexington, NC $51,871

Liberty, NC $51,863

Linwood, NC $52,229

Mc Leansville, NC $52,033

Mebane, NC $51,763

Milton, NC $51,055

Mount Gilead, NC $50,990

Oak Ridge, NC $51,905

Pelham, NC $51,418

Pittsboro, NC $52,045

Pleasant Garden, NC $52,059

Prospect Hill, NC $51,516

Providence, NC $51,351

Ramseur, NC $51,635

Randleman, NC $51,978

Reidsville, NC $51,724

Robbins, NC $50,965

Ruffin, NC $51,464

Sanford, NC $51,759

Saxapahaw, NC $51,858

Seagrove, NC $51,266

Sedalia, NC $52,020

Semora, NC $50,902

Siler City, NC $51,608

Snow Camp, NC $51,812

Sophia, NC $51,988

Southmont, NC $52,108

Staley, NC $51,757

Star, NC $50,965

Stokesdale, NC $51,760

Summerfield, NC $51,929

Swepsonville, NC $51,820

Thomasville, NC $52,147

Trinity, NC $52,072

Troy, NC $51,046

Wallburg, NC $52,023

Welcome, NC $51,846

Wentworth, NC $51,584

West End, NC $50,752

Topton, NC $50,363

Advance, NC $51,728

Ararat, NC $51,304

Belews Creek, NC $51,782

Bethania, NC $51,869

Boonville, NC $51,397

Clemmons, NC $51,781

Cleveland, NC $52,125

Cooleemee, NC $52,118

Danbury, NC $51,435

Dobson, NC $51,113

East Bend, NC $51,606

Germanton, NC $51,708

Hamptonville, NC $51,305

King, NC $51,610

Lawsonville, NC $51,324

Lewisville, NC $51,720

Lowgap, NC $50,801

Madison, NC $51,537

Mayodan, NC $51,394

Mocksville, NC $51,694

Mount Airy, NC $51,157

White Plains, NC $51,226

Pfafftown, NC $51,750

Pilot Mountain, NC $51,378

Pine Hall, NC $51,574

Pinnacle, NC $51,504

Rural Hall, NC $51,761

Sandy Ridge, NC $51,337

Siloam, NC $51,410

Stoneville, NC $51,392

Toast, NC $51,156

Tobaccoville, NC $51,688

Walkertown, NC $51,840

Walnut Cove, NC $51,661

Westfield, NC $51,336

Woodleaf, NC $52,130

Yadkinville, NC $51,528

Winston Salem, NC $51,895

Tarawa Terrace, NC $50,640

Midway Park, NC $50,550

Mccutcheon Field, NC $50,692

La Grange, NC $50,948

Lowland, NC $49,912

Marshallberg, NC $50,187

Maury, NC $50,866

Maysville, NC $50,234

Merritt, NC $49,979

Morehead City, NC $50,258

New Bern, NC $50,146

Newport, NC $50,131

Oriental, NC $50,051

Pink Hill, NC $50,430

Pollocksville, NC $49,997

Richlands, NC $50,602

Salter Path, NC $50,233

Sealevel, NC $49,993

Seven Springs, NC $50,692

Smyrna, NC $50,041

Snow Hill, NC $51,014

Stacy, NC $50,003

Stella, NC $50,343

Stonewall, NC $50,206

Swansboro, NC $50,378

Trenton, NC $50,066

Vanceboro, NC $50,053

Vandemere, NC $50,111

Williston, NC $50,049

Winterville, NC $50,417

Emerald Isle, NC $50,278

Hickory, NC $51,644

Banner Elk, NC $50,231

Blowing Rock, NC $50,246

Boomer, NC $50,575

Boone, NC $50,300

Catawba, NC $52,258

Claremont, NC $52,007

Collettsville, NC $50,205

Connellys Springs, NC $51,637

Conover, NC $51,914

Creston, NC $50,081

Crossnore, NC $50,417

Crumpler, NC $50,201

Deep Gap, NC $50,168

Drexel, NC $51,270

Elkin, NC $51,237

Elk Park, NC $50,165

Ennice, NC $50,643

Ferguson, NC $50,267

Statesville, NC $51,609

Fleetwood, NC $50,186

Glade Valley, NC $50,637

Glen Alpine, NC $50,946

Glendale Springs, NC $50,149

Granite Falls, NC $51,267

Grassy Creek, NC $50,178

Lenoir, NC $50,840

Harmony, NC $51,455

Hays, NC $50,605

Hiddenite, NC $51,105

Hildebran, NC $51,705

Hudson, NC $51,169

Jefferson, NC $50,208

Jonas Ridge, NC $50,581

Jonesville, NC $51,237

Lansing, NC $50,208

Laurel Springs, NC $50,226

Linville, NC $50,189

Linville Falls, NC $50,632

Mc Grady, NC $50,375

Maiden, NC $52,656

Millers Creek, NC $50,311

Minneapolis, NC $50,216

Montezuma, NC $50,419

Moravian Falls, NC $50,724

Morganton, NC $50,810

North Wilkesboro, NC $50,772

Newland, NC $50,298

Newton, NC $52,315

Olin, NC $51,370

Patterson, NC $50,373

Pineola, NC $50,359

Piney Creek, NC $50,217

Plumtree, NC $50,295

Purlear, NC $50,218

Icard, NC $51,708

Rhodhiss, NC $51,526

Roaring Gap, NC $50,669

Fayetteville, NC $50,050

Fort Bragg, NC $50,205

Pope Army Airfield, NC $50,312

Aberdeen, NC $50,669

Autryville, NC $50,144

Timberlake, NC $51,728

Barnesville, NC $50,158

Bladenboro, NC $50,195

Bunnlevel, NC $51,221

Calypso, NC $51,045

Cameron, NC $50,896

Carthage, NC $50,879

Clinton, NC $50,637

Cordova, NC $50,584

Cumberland, NC $50,535

Dublin, NC $50,154

Dudley, NC $51,269

Dunn, NC $51,308

Elizabethtown, NC $50,218

Ellerbe, NC $50,393

Erwin, NC $51,344

Fairmont, NC $50,185

Faison, NC $50,901

Falcon, NC $50,469

Gibson, NC $50,319

Godwin, NC $50,448

Hamlet, NC $50,429

Hoffman, NC $50,563

Hope Mills, NC $50,069

Kenansville, NC $50,547

Lakeview, NC $50,874

Laurel Hill, NC $50,410

Laurinburg, NC $50,367

Lemon Springs, NC $51,317

Linden, NC $50,559

Lumber Bridge, NC $50,154

Lumberton, NC $50,136

Marietta, NC $50,217

Marston, NC $50,415

Maxton, NC $50,083

Mount Olive, NC $50,849

Newton Grove, NC $51,296

Norman, NC $50,507

Olivia, NC $51,361

Orrum, NC $50,159

Pinehurst, NC $50,919

Parkton, NC $50,087

Pembroke, NC $50,074

Pinebluff, NC $50,710

Proctorville, NC $50,248

Raeford, NC $50,373

Red Springs, NC $50,264

Rex, NC $50,145

Rockingham, NC $50,422

Roseboro, NC $50,219

Rowland, NC $50,170

Saint Pauls, NC $50,134

Salemburg, NC $50,398

Shannon, NC $50,198

Southern Pines, NC $50,752

Spring Lake, NC $50,450

Stedman, NC $50,079

Tar Heel, NC $50,195

Turkey, NC $50,685

Vass, NC $50,770

Wade, NC $50,156

Wagram, NC $50,446

Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$61,073	$29.0	15%

Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$48,132

Average $53,107/year

$58,474

$4,011

Average $4,426/month

$4,873

$926

Average $1,021/week

$1,124

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,474	$4,873	$1,124	$28
Average	$53,107	$4,426	$1,021	$26
25th Percentile	$48,132	$4,011	$926	$23

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