Elementary school teacher salary in North Carolina after taxes
The median elementary school teacher in North Carolina earns $54,930 a year. After 2026 taxes, that's about $44,600 a year, or $1,715.39 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,570 | $37,443 | $3,120 | $1,440.13 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $38,892 | $3,241 | $1,495.85 |
| Median | $54,930 | $44,600 | $3,717 | $1,715.39 |
| 75th percentile | $59,730 | $48,249 | $4,021 | $1,855.73 |
| 90th percentile | $62,590 | $50,443 | $4,204 | $1,940.12 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of elementary school teachers in North Carolina earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Elementary school teacher take-home pay in other states
North Carolina ranks #19 of 20 of the states we cover for median elementary school teacher take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 | $79,413 |
| California | $99,650 | $72,114 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 | $70,147 |
| New York | $85,760 | $64,694 |
| Alaska | $79,260 | $64,589 |
| Ohio | $77,370 | $61,328 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,060 | $60,676 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 | $60,241 |
| New Hampshire | $72,410 | $59,770 |
| Illinois | $75,320 | $58,234 |
| Georgia | $72,290 | $56,827 |
| Nevada | $65,040 | $54,440 |
| Texas | $62,760 | $52,608 |
| Michigan | $65,110 | $51,979 |
| Virginia | $65,550 | $51,894 |
| Wyoming | $61,150 | $51,314 |
| Tennessee | $59,980 | $50,374 |
| Florida | $58,930 | $49,530 |
| North Carolina | $54,930 | $44,600 |
| South Dakota | $50,130 | $42,459 |
Questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in North Carolina after taxes?
The median elementary school teacher in North Carolina earns $54,930 a year before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $44,600 a year, $3,717 a month or $1,715.39 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many elementary school teachers work in North Carolina?
About 42,410, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- NC Department of Revenue, NC-30 (2026)
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