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Purchasing Agent Salary in Colorado (2026)
$40.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,666/year ($5,389/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,080 Purchasing Agent jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $83,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,666 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $83,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,560 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,395 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,970 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,666 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Colorado?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Colorado is $83,590 per year ($40.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,500 and $105,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $83,590, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $64,666 per year ($5,389 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 10,080 Purchasing Agent jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.