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Receptionist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$17.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,751/year ($2,479/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,080 Receptionist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Receptionist salary of $35,440 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 $29,751 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $35,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,073 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,711 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$905 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,751 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,479 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in North Carolina?
- The median Receptionist salary in North Carolina is $35,440 per year ($17.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,120 and $40,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $35,440, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $29,751 per year ($2,479 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 20,080 Receptionist 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.