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Purchasing Agent Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$36.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,429/year ($4,952/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,510 Purchasing Agent jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $75,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,429 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $75,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,861 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,804 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,775 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,429 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,952 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Arkansas?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Arkansas is $75,870 per year ($36.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,400 and $106,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $75,870, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $59,429 per year ($4,952 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 4,510 Purchasing Agent jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.