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Marketing Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$79.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,278/year ($9,856/month) for a single filer
Marketing Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $165,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $210,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $274,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,790 Marketing Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-2021, “Marketing Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Marketing Manager salary of $165,480 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 $118,278 — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
| Gross (median) | $165,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,449 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,659 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$6,094 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,278 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,856 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Marketing Manager make in North Carolina?
- The median Marketing Manager salary in North Carolina is $165,480 per year ($79.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,120 and $210,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Marketing Manager in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $165,480, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $118,278 per year ($9,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
- How many Marketing Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 10,790 Marketing 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.