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 2018 was $62,750. The lowest paid 10 percent of these buyers made less than $37,080 yearly. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $104,190 annually. The top-paying industries for this profession included pipeline transportation of crude oil, which paid an annual mean wage of $100,460, and securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities ($89,580).

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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