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HR Specialist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$35.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,828/year ($4,819/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,140 HR Specialist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median HR Specialist salary of $73,070 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 $57,828 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $73,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,245 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,590 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,407 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,828 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in North Carolina?
- The median HR Specialist salary in North Carolina is $73,070 per year ($35.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,850 and $96,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $73,070, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $57,828 per year ($4,819 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 31,140 HR Specialist 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.