Take-home pay by job in North Carolina
What 48 common jobs pay in North Carolina, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $138,860 | $101,029 | $8,419 |
| Software developer | $134,710 | $98,348 | $8,196 |
| Physician assistant | $129,360 | $94,926 | $7,910 |
| Nurse practitioner | $128,990 | $94,673 | $7,889 |
| Lawyer | $127,710 | $93,850 | $7,821 |
| Medical and health services manager | $114,410 | $85,157 | $7,096 |
| Computer systems analyst | $106,850 | $80,151 | $6,679 |
| General and operations manager | $101,950 | $76,912 | $6,409 |
| Civil engineer | $100,730 | $76,106 | $6,342 |
| Mechanical engineer | $100,720 | $76,099 | $6,342 |
| Physical therapist | $99,910 | $75,555 | $6,296 |
| Dental hygienist | $97,850 | $74,183 | $6,182 |
| Registered nurse | $84,350 | $65,232 | $5,436 |
| Accountant | $82,050 | $63,718 | $5,310 |
| Respiratory therapist | $80,090 | $62,417 | $5,201 |
| Radiologic technologist | $74,450 | $58,684 | $4,890 |
| HR specialist | $73,070 | $57,765 | $4,814 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $63,270 | $50,963 | $4,247 |
| IT support specialist | $60,120 | $48,536 | $4,045 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $59,610 | $48,153 | $4,013 |
| Police officer | $59,300 | $47,930 | $3,994 |
| High school teacher | $57,650 | $46,656 | $3,888 |
| HVAC technician | $57,260 | $46,368 | $3,864 |
| Plumber | $57,080 | $46,224 | $3,852 |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $46,025 | $3,835 |
| Elementary school teacher | $54,930 | $44,600 | $3,717 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $51,530 | $41,998 | $3,500 |
| Dental assistant | $50,380 | $41,126 | $3,427 |
| Carpenter | $49,100 | $40,150 | $3,346 |
| Auto mechanic | $48,200 | $39,453 | $3,288 |
| Bookkeeper | $47,930 | $39,262 | $3,272 |
| Administrative assistant | $45,790 | $37,620 | $3,135 |
| Medical assistant | $45,140 | $37,124 | $3,094 |
| Pharmacy technician | $44,530 | $36,660 | $3,055 |
| Customer service representative | $40,240 | $33,395 | $2,783 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $39,910 | $33,130 | $2,761 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $38,460 | $32,043 | $2,670 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,230 | $31,858 | $2,655 |
| Firefighter | $37,940 | $31,625 | $2,635 |
| Receptionist | $35,440 | $29,720 | $2,477 |
| Restaurant cook | $35,400 | $29,688 | $2,474 |
| Security guard | $35,010 | $29,401 | $2,450 |
| Janitor | $34,500 | $29,017 | $2,418 |
| Waiter or waitress | $32,150 | $27,207 | $2,267 |
| Retail salesperson | $31,370 | $26,632 | $2,219 |
| Teaching assistant | $29,790 | $25,414 | $2,118 |
| Childcare worker | $29,140 | $24,918 | $2,076 |
| Cashier | $28,880 | $24,735 | $2,061 |
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.