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Claims Adjuster Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$36.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,314/year ($4,943/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,880 Claims Adjuster jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $75,310 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 $59,314 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $75,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,738 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,761 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,496 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,314 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,943 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in North Carolina?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in North Carolina is $75,310 per year ($36.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,990 and $95,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $75,310, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $59,314 per year ($4,943 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 9,880 Claims Adjuster 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.