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Purchasing Agent Salary in Georgia (2026)
$35.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,017/year ($4,835/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,710 Purchasing Agent jobs in Georgia (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $74,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,017 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $74,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,567 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,702 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,245 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,017 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Georgia?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Georgia is $74,530 per year ($35.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,110 and $98,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $74,530, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $58,017 per year ($4,835 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 15,710 Purchasing Agent jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.