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Data Scientist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$57.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,367/year ($7,364/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 14th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 11,430 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $119,090 a year — though pay ranges from $65,970 for newcomers to $172,830 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,430 Data Scientist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Data Scientist salary of $119,090 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 $88,367 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $119,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,370 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,110 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$4,243 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,364 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in North Carolina?
- The median Data Scientist salary in North Carolina is $119,090 per year ($57.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,440 and $147,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $119,090, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $88,367 per year ($7,364 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,430 Data Scientist 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.