What Purchasing Managers earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $78,432.
Level I (Entry)
$126,568
23 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$145,000
33 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$174,013
20 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$205,000
15 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for purchasing managers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rivian Automotive | $182,500 |
| Zoox | $174,013 |
| Amazon | $135,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Purchasing Managers (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.