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Janitor Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$16.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,033/year ($2,419/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 53,330 Janitor jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Janitor salary of $34,500 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 $29,033 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,960 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,639 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$868 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,033 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in North Carolina?
- The median Janitor salary in North Carolina is $34,500 per year ($16.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,240 and $37,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $34,500, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $29,033 per year ($2,419 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 53,330 Janitor 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.