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Purchasing Agent Salary in Virginia (2026)
$42.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,220/year ($5,602/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $120,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,120 Purchasing Agent jobs in Virginia (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $89,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,220 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $89,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,796 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,825 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$4,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,220 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,602 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Virginia?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Virginia is $89,210 per year ($42.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,100 and $120,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $89,210, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $67,220 per year ($5,602 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 22,120 Purchasing Agent jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.