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Busser Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$13.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,715/year ($1,976/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $32,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,230 Busser jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Busser salary of $27,560 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 $23,715 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $27,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,146 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,108 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$591 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,715 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,976 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in North Carolina?
- The median Busser salary in North Carolina is $27,560 per year ($13.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,470 and $32,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $27,560, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $23,715 per year ($1,976 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,230 Busser 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.