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Social Worker Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$28.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,207/year ($4,017/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,010 Social Worker jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Social Worker salary of $59,610 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 $48,207 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,973 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,560 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,870 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,207 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,017 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in North Carolina?
- The median Social Worker salary in North Carolina is $59,610 per year ($28.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,010 and $68,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $59,610, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $48,207 per year ($4,017 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 13,010 Social Worker 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.