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Delivery Driver Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$19.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,164/year ($2,764/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,810 Delivery Driver jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Delivery Driver salary of $39,910 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 $33,164 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,609 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,053 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,084 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,164 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,764 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in North Carolina?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in North Carolina is $39,910 per year ($19.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,750 and $46,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $39,910, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $33,164 per year ($2,764 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 31,810 Delivery Driver 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.