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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000869392-22-001946
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NPORT-P/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220430
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220830
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220830
PERIOD START:           	20220731

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000827773
		IRS NUMBER:				042995046
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NPORT-P/A
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05452
		FILM NUMBER:		221213449

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 FEDERAL STREET
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
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<DESCRIPTION>QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
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