Salary Overview for North Carolina
The median individual income in North Carolina is $35,000 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $46,420. The median household income is $66,186.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
North Carolina's cost of living index is 96 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $35,000 in North Carolina has the purchasing power of approximately $36,458 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in North Carolina than in most states.
Minimum Wage in North Carolina
The current minimum wage in North Carolina is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete North Carolina minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in North Carolina
- Duke University Health
- Bank of America
- Lowe's
Major Industries in North Carolina
- Banking
- Technology
- Healthcare
Tax Rates in North Carolina
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our North Carolina tax rates page.
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