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Engineering Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$80.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $119,797/year ($9,983/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 20th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 6,960 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $167,840 a year — though pay ranges from $121,900 for newcomers to $231,350 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $121,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $137,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $167,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $201,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $231,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,960 Engineering Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Engineering Manager salary of $167,840 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 $119,797 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $167,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,016 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,840 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$6,188 |
| Take-home (annual) | $119,797 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,983 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in North Carolina?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in North Carolina is $167,840 per year ($80.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $137,210 and $201,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $167,840, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $119,797 per year ($9,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,960 Engineering 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.