Purchasing managers and directors vs Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Purchasing managers and directors and Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Purchasing managers and directors earns £18,826 more per year (46% higher)

Purchasing managers and directors

£59,464

per year

Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals

£40,638

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Purchasing managers and directors	Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£59,464	£40,638	+£18,826
Mean Annual	£62,204	£47,635	+£14,569
Monthly	£4,955	£3,387	+£1,568
Weekly	£1,144	£782	+£362
Hourly	£28.59	£19.54	+£9.05

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Purchasing managers and directors	Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£31,444	£23,215
25th	£43,367	£29,758
50th (Median)	£59,464	£40,638
75th	£78,781	£59,021
90th (Senior)	£0	£82,001

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Purchasing managers and directors or a Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals?

A Purchasing managers and directors earns more. The median salary for a Purchasing managers and directors is £59,464, whilst a Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals earns £40,638 — a difference of £18,826 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Purchasing managers and directors and a Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals?

The difference is £18,826 per year. Purchasing managers and directors is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Purchasing managers and directors or a Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals?

From a salary perspective, Purchasing managers and directors offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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