Salary Breakdown for Raleigh
The median individual income in Raleigh is $42,270 per year, which works out to approximately $3,523/month or $20.32/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $73,551.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Raleigh's cost of living index is 102 (national average = 100). The median salary of $42,270 in Raleigh has the purchasing power of approximately $41,441 at the national average cost of living. Raleigh is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.
Top Employers in Raleigh
- NC State University
- WakeMed
- Cisco
Major Industries in Raleigh
- Technology
- Education
- Biotech
How Raleigh Compares to North Carolina
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Cost of Living in Raleigh
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Raleigh page.
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