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Social Service Manager Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$38.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,155/year ($5,180/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 23rd of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 4,970 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $79,590 a year — though pay ranges from $52,390 for newcomers to $126,640 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,970 Social Service Manager jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Social Service Manager salary of $79,590 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 $62,155 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $79,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,680 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,089 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,667 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in North Carolina?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in North Carolina is $79,590 per year ($38.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,760 and $99,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $79,590, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $62,155 per year ($5,180 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,970 Social Service 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.