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Purchasing Agent Salary in Maine (2026)
$37.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,009/year ($4,917/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,180 Purchasing Agent jobs in Maine (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $77,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,009 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $77,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,249 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,939 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,434 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Maine?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Maine is $77,630 per year ($37.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,370 and $100,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Maine?
- On the median salary of $77,630, a single filer in Maine takes home about $59,009 per year ($4,917 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,180 Purchasing Agent jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.