Buyer and Purchasing Agent Salary in Cleveland, OH
Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $74,350 a year — 4% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $59,873 take-home, or $4,989 a month.
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- Federal income tax$7,527
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,610
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,078
- Ohio income tax$1,262
- Take-home pay$59,873
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Cleveland? City residents also pay Cleveland’s city income tax — about $1,859 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $58,014 ($4,835 a month). Choose “Cleveland” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Buyer and Purchasing Agent pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,770 | $22.97 | $40,032 | $3,336 |
| 25th percentile | $60,090 | $28.89 | $49,592 | $4,133 |
| Median (50th) | $74,350 | $35.75 | $59,873 | $4,989 |
| 75th percentile | $89,230 | $42.90 | $69,932 | $5,828 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,900 | $51.88 | $82,553 | $6,879 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $74,350 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median buyer and purchasing agent's $59,873 take-home pay has the buying power of $63,747 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Buyer and Purchasing Agent jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.09).
Best-paying cities for buyers and purchasing agents, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #14 of 41 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton, OH | $94,520 | $73,508 | $79,302 |
| 2 | Huntsville, AL | $94,990 | $71,171 | $76,469 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $104,880 | $76,667 | $70,411 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $95,970 | $76,345 | $68,697 |
| 5 | San Antonio, TX | $79,550 | $64,793 | $68,408 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $101,500 | $73,706 | $66,749 |
| 7 | Cincinnati, OH | $77,070 | $61,712 | $64,708 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $77,150 | $61,766 | $64,697 |
| 14 | Cleveland, OH | $74,350 | $59,873 | $63,747 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 41 metros →
About the job: buyers and purchasing agents
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.0% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Buyer and Purchasing Agent salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Dayton, OH — $94,520
- Cincinnati, OH — $77,070
- Columbus, OH — $77,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Cleveland, OH?
The median buyer and purchasing agent salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $74,350 a year, or about $35.75 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $60,090 and $89,230.
What is a buyer and purchasing agent’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $74,350 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $59,873 a year ($4,989 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,262 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a buyer and purchasing agent?
Pay here is 4% below the national median of $77,710. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $63,747 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #14 of 41 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a buyer and purchasing agent afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 21% of a median buyer and purchasing agent’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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