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Purchasing Agent Salary in Utah (2026)
$35.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,915/year ($4,826/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,090 Purchasing Agent jobs in Utah (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $74,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,915 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $74,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,569 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,702 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,354 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,915 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,826 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Utah?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Utah is $74,540 per year ($35.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,830 and $96,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Utah?
- On the median salary of $74,540, a single filer in Utah takes home about $57,915 per year ($4,826 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,090 Purchasing Agent jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.