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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$17.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,591/year ($2,549/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,530 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $36,540 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 $30,591 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,205 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,795 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$949 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,591 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in North Carolina?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in North Carolina is $36,540 per year ($17.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,550 and $48,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $36,540, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $30,591 per year ($2,549 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 14,530 Driver/Sales Worker 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.