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Cashier Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$13.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,741/year ($2,062/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $32,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 106,440 Cashier jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Cashier salary of $28,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,741 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $28,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,209 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$644 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,741 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in North Carolina?
- The median Cashier salary in North Carolina is $28,880 per year ($13.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,380 and $32,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $28,880, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $24,741 per year ($2,062 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 106,440 Cashier jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.