Home / Compare / Purchasing Managers vs. General and Operations Managers Salary comparison Purchasing Managers vs. General and Operations Managers: Salary Comparison (2026) Purchasing Managerss earn a median salary of $139,510/year, while General and Operations Managerss earn $102,950/year - a difference of $36,560. Purchasing Managerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Purchasing Managers
General and Operations Managers
Median salary
$139,510
$102,950
Hourly rate
$67.07/hr
$49.5/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$85,500
$47,420
Senior level (90th %)
$219,140
$0
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
81,240
3,584,420
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Management
Management
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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