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IT Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$83.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $123,027/year ($10,252/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.