Purchasing Managers Salary in Indiana

Purchasing managers in Indiana earn the most in Evansville (average $147,380 a year) and the least in Fort Wayne ($131,980), across the 5 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the purchasing managers average at $135,080 and the median at $126,880 for 1,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,360.

Purchasing Managers average salary by city in Indiana

Evansville$147,380
Indianapolis$139,960
Elkhart$138,270
Lafayette$132,740
Fort Wayne$131,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Evansville	$147,380	$141,450	$95,810	$105,779	92
Indianapolis	$139,960	$135,240	$106,070	$99,953	96
Elkhart	$138,270	$130,510	$99,000	$98,910	90
Lafayette	$132,740	$122,410	$95,930	$96,355	93
Fort Wayne	$131,980	$111,820	$94,300	$95,462	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Purchasing Managers salary in other states

Purchasing Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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