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Purchasing Agent Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$36.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,693/year ($4,974/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,290 Purchasing Agent jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $75,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,693 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $75,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,864 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,805 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,519 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,693 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in North Carolina?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in North Carolina is $75,880 per year ($36.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,000 and $97,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $75,880, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $59,693 per year ($4,974 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 14,290 Purchasing Agent jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.