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Purchasing Agent Salary in Ohio (2026)
$36.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,200/year ($5,100/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,640 Purchasing Agent jobs in Ohio (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $76,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,200 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $76,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,980 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,845 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,385 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,200 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Ohio?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Ohio is $76,410 per year ($36.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,060 and $95,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $76,410, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $61,200 per year ($5,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 21,640 Purchasing Agent jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.