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PR Specialist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$32.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,953/year ($4,496/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,910 PR Specialist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median PR Specialist salary of $67,230 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 $53,953 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $67,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,961 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,143 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,174 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,953 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in North Carolina?
- The median PR Specialist salary in North Carolina is $67,230 per year ($32.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,530 and $89,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $67,230, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $53,953 per year ($4,496 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 9,910 PR 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.