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Pharmacist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$66.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,145/year ($8,429/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $128,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $159,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,430 Pharmacist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Pharmacist salary of $138,860 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 $101,145 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $138,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,060 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,623 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$5,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,145 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,429 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in North Carolina?
- The median Pharmacist salary in North Carolina is $138,860 per year ($66.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $128,660 and $159,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $138,860, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $101,145 per year ($8,429 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,430 Pharmacist 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.