North Carolina Salary — 2026
North Carolina Salary by Profession: Pay Ranges + Take-Home
36 professions in North Carolina for 2026 — each guide publishes pay ranges per role (junior, senior, staff, principal), not a single "average" number. Take-home is computed with North Carolina's 0.0399 state rate plus federal + FICA, so you see real after-tax pay — not just the sticker salary.
Average Salary in North Carolina by Profession (36)
Each link opens the full North Carolina salary guide for that profession — gross salary, take-home after taxes, specialty pay bands, and career arc.
Software Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Registered Nurse
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Physician
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Accountant
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Marketing Manager
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Teacher
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Electrician
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Lawyer
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Financial Analyst
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Project Manager
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Pharmacist
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Civil Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
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Dentist
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Veterinarian
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Psychologist
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HR Manager
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UX Designer
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Truck Driver
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Plumber
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Physical Therapist
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Police Officer
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Dental Hygienist
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Pilot
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Real Estate Agent
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Auto Mechanic
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Firefighter
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Welder
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AI / ML Engineer
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Cybersecurity Analyst
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HVAC Technician
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Nurse Practitioner
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Investment Banker
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Surgeon
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IT Manager
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