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IT Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)

$172,860 /year median

$83.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $123,027/year ($10,252/month) for a single filer

IT Manager pay range in North Carolina

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $108,280 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $137,690 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $172,860 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $217,280 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $287,840 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 25,650 IT Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).

Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina

A median IT Manager salary of $172,860 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 $123,027 — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.

Gross (median)$172,860
Federal income tax−$30,220
Social Security + Medicare−$13,224
North Carolina state income tax−$6,388
Take-home (annual)$123,027
Take-home (monthly)$10,252

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 IT Manager make in North Carolina?
The median IT Manager salary in North Carolina is $172,860 per year ($83.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $137,690 and $217,280.
What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in North Carolina?
On the median salary of $172,860, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $123,027 per year ($10,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
How many IT Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
BLS counts 25,650 IT 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.