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Purchasing Agent Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$34.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,281/year ($4,690/month) for a single filer
Purchasing Agent pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,240 Purchasing Agent jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 13-1020, “Buyers and Purchasing Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Purchasing Agent salary of $70,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,281 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $70,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,764 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,422 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,413 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,281 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,690 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Purchasing Agent make in Wisconsin?
- The median Purchasing Agent salary in Wisconsin is $70,880 per year ($34.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,680 and $85,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Purchasing Agent in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $70,880, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $56,281 per year ($4,690 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Purchasing Agent jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 9,240 Purchasing Agent jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.