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Marketing Specialist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$37.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,372/year ($5,114/month) for a single filer
Marketing Specialist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,700 Marketing Specialist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 13-1161, “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Marketing Specialist salary of $78,410 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 $61,372 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $78,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,998 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,620 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,372 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Marketing Specialist make in North Carolina?
- The median Marketing Specialist salary in North Carolina is $78,410 per year ($37.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,430 and $109,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Marketing Specialist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $78,410, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $61,372 per year ($5,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Marketing Specialist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 30,700 Marketing Specialist 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.