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Purchasing Agent Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$31.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,317/year ($4,360/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,440 Purchasing Agent jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $65,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,317 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $65,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,649 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,991 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,317 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Kentucky?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Kentucky is $65,240 per year ($31.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,660 and $83,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $65,240, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $52,317 per year ($4,360 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 5,440 Purchasing Agent jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.