Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,890 or more. The middle half of buyers and purchasing agents in Washington earn between $77,690 and $135,510.
- $60K10th
- $78K25th
- $105KMedian
- $136K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,790 | $9,149 | $52.78 |
| Median | $104,880 | $8,740 | $50.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,690 | $6,474 | $37.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,510 | $11,292 | $65.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Buyers and purchasing agents in Washington earn 10% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($122,620) and 31% more than the U.S. average ($83,770). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $77,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,790 | $104,880 | $59,760 | $162,890 | 14,240 |
| Washington, D.C. | $122,620 | $124,090 | $69,910 | $182,310 | 1,880 |
| United States | $83,770 | $77,710 | $48,380 | $128,870 | 491,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $109,790, a single filer in Washington takes home about $79,704 a year, or $6,642 a month and $3,066 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $81,928 | $6,827 |
| Working in MD | $81,048 | $6,754 |
| Working in VA | $80,568 | $6,714 |
| Working in DC | $79,704 | $6,642 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for buyers and purchasing agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $109,790 buys what about $100,832 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$83,360
- Baltimore, MD$92,040
- Winchester, VA$75,120
- Lexington Park, MD$114,770
- Gettysburg, PA$68,690
- Chambersburg, PA$86,050
Highest-paying cities for buyers and purchasing agents
Lexington Park, MD pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,770).
- Lexington Park, MD$114,770
- San Jose, CA$111,320
- Washington, DC$109,790
- San Francisco, CA$99,730
- Warner Robins, GA$99,650
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Buyers and Purchasing Agents salary in Washington: questions
How much do buyers and purchasing agents make an hour in Washington?
$52.79 an hour on average, and $50.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level buyers and purchasing agents salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the buyers and purchasing agents take-home pay in Washington?
About $79,704 a year ($6,642 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,790.
Do buyers and purchasing agents earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1020; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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