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Purchasing Agent Salary in Montana (2026)
$30.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,483/year ($4,207/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,230 Purchasing Agent jobs in Montana (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $62,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,483 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $62,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,362 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,808 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,197 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,483 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Montana?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Montana is $62,850 per year ($30.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,860 and $78,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Montana?
- On the median salary of $62,850, a single filer in Montana takes home about $50,483 per year ($4,207 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,230 Purchasing Agent jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.