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Distribution Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$51.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,747/year ($6,646/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 23rd of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 6,650 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $106,100 a year — though pay ranges from $66,090 for newcomers to $191,650 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $191,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,650 Distribution Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Distribution Manager salary of $106,100 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 $79,747 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $106,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,117 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,725 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,747 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,646 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in North Carolina?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in North Carolina is $106,100 per year ($51.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,870 and $143,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $106,100, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $79,747 per year ($6,646 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,650 Distribution 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.