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Purchasing Agent Salary in Washington (2026)
$40.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,719/year ($5,727/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,400 Purchasing Agent jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $85,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $68,719 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $85,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,899 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,512 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,719 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,727 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Washington?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Washington is $85,130 per year ($40.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,820 and $108,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Washington?
- On the median salary of $85,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $68,719 per year ($5,727 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 15,400 Purchasing Agent jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.