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Purchasing Agent Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$41.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,686/year ($5,557/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Purchasing Agent jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $86,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,686 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $86,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,143 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,597 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,814 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,686 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Rhode Island?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Rhode Island is $86,240 per year ($41.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,570 and $91,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $86,240, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $66,686 per year ($5,557 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 0 Purchasing Agent jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.