Procurement Officer Salary: Where It Sits on the Australian Salary Index
Learn where a procurement officer salary sits on the Australian salary index. We examine award rates, industry benchmarks, and state variations using public data.
The median procurement officer salary is not publicly available, but typical earnings likely fall between the national minimum wage and the all-occupations median, placing the index somewhere between 50 and 100.
What is a procurement officer salary on the Australian salary index?
If you are looking up a procurement officer salary, you are probably trying to work out whether the pay you are seeing is fair, competitive, or above average. The Australian salary index gives you a simple way to compare any pay figure against the national line. The line is set at 100, which equals full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $108,352 per year (based on ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). A number below 100 means the pay is below the national average; above 100 means it is above.
But here is the catch: there is no single published median salary for procurement officers in Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics and Jobs and Skills Australia do not release a median weekly earnings figure for the 6-digit occupation code 591113 (Purchasing Officers). That means we have to piece together the picture from award minimums, industry patterns, and state benchmarks.
Award coverage for procurement officers
Most procurement officers are employed in industries such as manufacturing, public administration, and wholesale trade. Their minimum pay is set by a modern award. The two most common awards are:
- Clerks Award (MA000002) – for clerical and administrative duties like processing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining records.
- Manufacturing Award (MA000010) – for procurement roles in factories or production environments.
Other possibilities include the Storage Services and Wholesale Award or the Professional Employees Award if the role involves technical or engineering procurement.
The Fair Work Commission publishes the Modern Awards Pay Database with minimum rates for each classification. For example, a Level 1 clerk under the Clerks Award might earn around $45,000 per year (index ~42), while a Level 4 clerk could earn about $60,000 (index ~55). These are minimums; many employers pay above award.
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides pay guides that summarise the minimum rates, allowances, and penalty rates for each award. You can check the pay guide for the Clerks Award or Manufacturing Award to see the exact figures for your classification.
Where does a typical procurement officer salary sit on the index?
Because there is no official median, we have to rely on job advertisements and industry surveys. A reasonable estimate for an experienced procurement officer with several years in the role is between $70,000 and $90,000 per year. That translates to an index of roughly 65 to 83. This is below the national line of 100, but above the national minimum wage index of 48.2 ($52,255).
For comparison, the all-occupations median is around $80,000–$85,000, so a procurement officer at $80,000 would be right on the median (index ~74).
State and industry variations
Where you work matters. The salary index varies by state:
- New South Wales: 101.2
- Victoria: 98
- Queensland: 97.9
- South Australia: 94.6
- Western Australia: 106.9
- Tasmania: 88.6
- Northern Territory: 95.2
- Australian Capital Territory: 109.9
A procurement officer in Western Australia or the ACT is likely to earn more than one in Tasmania or South Australia, reflecting the stronger local economies.
Industry also plays a big role. The mining industry has an index of 154.7, meaning the average full-time worker there earns about 55% more than the national line. A procurement officer working for a mining company could easily earn $100,000 or more (index ~92+). In contrast, the retail trade index is 75.9, and accommodation and food services is 72.5. Procurement roles in those sectors would likely pay less.
How to use the salary index for your own pay
To calculate your own index, take your gross annual salary (excluding super) and divide it by $108,352, then multiply by 100. For example:
- $60,000 → 55.4
- $75,000 → 69.2
- $95,000 → 87.7
- $110,000 → 101.5
You can then compare your index to the state and industry benchmarks on the states and industries pages. This gives you a clearer picture of whether your pay is above or below the typical level for your location and sector.
What about super and tax?
The salary index uses gross ordinary-time earnings before super. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12%, so your total remuneration (including super) would be higher. For example, a $70,000 salary plus 12% super gives a total package of $78,400. But the index only looks at the cash component.
Tax is also a factor. For the 2026–27 year, a resident earning $70,000 would pay about $11,238 in tax plus a 2% Medicare levy, leaving a take-home of roughly $57,000. The how the index works page explains the methodology in more detail.
Final thoughts
A procurement officer salary in Australia is not a single number. It depends on the award, the industry, the state, and the individual's experience. The salary index helps you see where any pay figure sits relative to the national average. While the official median is unavailable, the evidence points to typical earnings between $55,000 and $90,000, placing the index somewhere in the 50 to 83 range. For a more precise figure, check the relevant pay guides or use the Salary Index tool to compare your own pay.
Questions people ask
What is the average procurement officer salary in Australia?
There is no publicly available median salary for procurement officers at the 6-digit ANZSCO level. Jobs and Skills Australia does not report a figure for Purchasing Officers (591113). However, based on award minimums and industry benchmarks, a typical full-time procurement officer might earn between $55,000 and $85,000 per year. This would place the salary index between 51 and 78, below the national line of 100 ($108,352). Actual pay depends on experience, industry, and location.
Which award covers procurement officers?
Procurement officers are often classified under the Clerks Award (MA000002) if their duties are clerical in nature, such as processing purchase orders and maintaining records. In manufacturing or wholesale trade, they may fall under the Manufacturing Award (MA000010) or the Storage Services and Wholesale Award. The Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guides list minimum rates for each award. You should check the specific award that applies to your employer's industry and your duties.
How does the salary index apply to procurement officer pay?
The salary index compares your gross annual earnings to the national benchmark of 100, which is $108,352 (full-time adult ordinary-time earnings). For example, if a procurement officer earns $70,000, the index is 64.6 (70,000 / 108,352 × 100). This shows how pay compares to the average across all occupations. State and industry indices can provide further context: a procurement officer in Western Australia (index 106.9) or in the mining industry (index 154.7) may earn more than the national average.