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Correctional Officer Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$24.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,289/year ($3,441/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,900 Correctional Officer jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Correctional Officer salary of $50,550 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 $41,289 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,886 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,867 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,508 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,289 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in North Carolina?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in North Carolina is $50,550 per year ($24.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,460 and $54,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $50,550, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $41,289 per year ($3,441 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,900 Correctional Officer 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.