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Construction Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$51.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,105/year ($6,675/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $176,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,310 Construction Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Construction Manager salary of $106,640 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 $80,105 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $106,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,631 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,158 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,746 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,105 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in North Carolina?
- The median Construction Manager salary in North Carolina is $106,640 per year ($51.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,990 and $137,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $106,640, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $80,105 per year ($6,675 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 16,310 Construction Manager 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.