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Lawyer Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$61.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,969/year ($7,831/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $210,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $323,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,000 Lawyer jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Lawyer salary of $127,710 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 $93,969 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $127,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,770 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$4,587 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,969 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in North Carolina?
- The median Lawyer salary in North Carolina is $127,710 per year ($61.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,220 and $210,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $127,710, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $93,969 per year ($7,831 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 17,000 Lawyer 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.