Supply chain salaries holding up
October 2009
Supply chain salaries are faring better than expected through the economic downturn. The 2009 PMAC/Purchasingb2b/MM&D Salary Survey, sponsored by MERX, revealed an average salary of $78,100, compared to $76,430 in 2008. More than half (56%) of respondents reported a salary increase this year. The average pay hike was 3.1%.
In a trend repeated every year, there’s a direct correlation between professional designations and higher salaries. Holders of the C.P.P. (Certified Professional Purchaser) designation earn an average of $89,300, compared to $73,450 for non-holders, a difference of more than 20%.
The survey, conducted in July 2009, involved 1,929 supply chain practitioners, including PMAC members and subscribers to Purchasingb2b and MM&D magazines. For more information, read the October issues of the magazines or view the full report.
Plan to attend our Salary Survey Breakfast Briefing on November 26 in Toronto and get expert analysis of this year’s results. Spaces are limited; so reserve your place today.