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Purchasing Agent Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$31.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,753/year ($4,563/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,420 Purchasing Agent jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $65,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $54,753 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,672 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,005 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,753 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Tennessee?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Tennessee is $65,430 per year ($31.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,530 and $82,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $65,430, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $54,753 per year ($4,563 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 11,420 Purchasing Agent jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.