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Purchasing Agent Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$35.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,314/year ($4,860/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,430 Purchasing Agent jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $73,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,314 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $73,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,627 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,258 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,314 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,860 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Pennsylvania is $73,550 per year ($35.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,340 and $95,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $73,550, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $58,314 per year ($4,860 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 17,430 Purchasing Agent jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.