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Purchasing Agent Salary in Alaska (2026)
$40.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,544/year ($5,629/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Purchasing Agent jobs in Alaska (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $83,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $67,544 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $83,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,531 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,385 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,544 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,629 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Alaska?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Alaska is $83,460 per year ($40.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,750 and $106,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $83,460, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $67,544 per year ($5,629 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 890 Purchasing Agent jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.