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Average salary by job family in Winston-Salem
| Management | $129,840 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,080 |
| Legal | $97,820 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,280 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,430 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,420 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,450 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,510 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,900 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,860 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,530 |
| Protective Service | $48,560 |
| Sales and Related | $47,850 |
| Production | $47,140 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,680 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,400 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,850 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,810 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,490 |
Highest-paying jobs in Winston-Salem
- Chief Executives$310,490
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$299,150
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$294,430
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$277,530
- Family Medicine Physicians$267,790
- Radiologists$262,540
- Nurse Anesthetists$209,980
- Dentists, General$182,760
- Financial Managers$173,150
- Personal Financial Advisors$171,230
Most common jobs in Winston-Salem and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 10,180 | $91,430 | $86,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,790 | $33,730 | $30,100 |
| Cashiers | 6,220 | $28,880 | $28,130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,120 | $27,190 | $27,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,490 | $38,680 | $37,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,900 | $29,270 | $28,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,890 | $35,540 | $35,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,450 | $39,270 | $38,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 3,980 | $44,640 | $46,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,940 | $34,790 | $29,550 |
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Cost of living in Winston-Salem
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,130 therefore buys what $64,242 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $283,871, 4.4 times the median household income of $64,282.
$283,871typical home value
$64,282median household income
92.0BEA price parity
683,637metro population
Take-home pay in Winston-Salem
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,190 | $29,560 | $2,463 |
| Median wage | $46,380 | $38,104 | $3,175 |
| Average wage | $59,130 | $47,840 | $3,987 |
| 75th percentile wage | $67,940 | $54,409 | $4,534 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$310K
- Financial Managers$173K
- Marketing Managers$168K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164K
- Natural Sciences Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Public Relations Managers$155K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Fundraising Managers$150K
- Human Resources Managers$148K
- Purchasing Managers$139K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$137K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Training and Development Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$123K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$117K
- Funeral Home Managers$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82K
- Lodging Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Information Security Analysts$130K
- Software Developers$124K
- Computer Network Architects$121K
- Database Architects$119K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Database Administrators$106K
- Computer Systems Analysts$105K
- Web Developers$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$99K
- Computer Programmers$91K
- Operations Research Analysts$89K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$79K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical48 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$299K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$294K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$278K
- Family Medicine Physicians$268K
- Radiologists$263K
- Nurse Anesthetists$210K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Optometrists$158K
- Physicians, All Other$150K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Physician Assistants$133K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Pediatricians, General$122K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Radiation Therapists$96K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$96K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$92K
- Audiologists$92K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$89K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$77K
- Chiropractors$75K
- Therapists, All Other$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Recreational Therapists$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Exercise Physiologists$56K
- Paramedics$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$32K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Electrical Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$83K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76K
- Surveyors$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$61K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$171K
- Financial Risk Specialists$127K
- Credit Analysts$108K
- Management Analysts$93K
- Financial Examiners$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Project Management Specialists$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Logisticians$84K
- Labor Relations Specialists$84K
- Insurance Underwriters$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Budget Analysts$72K
- Cost Estimators$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Tax Preparers$53K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Biological Scientists, All Other$104K
- Chemists$99K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74K
- School Psychologists$72K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$72K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57K
- Forensic Science Technicians$49K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Art Directors$91K
- Technical Writers$88K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$80K
- Editors$69K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Writers and Authors$68K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Coaches and Scouts$62K
- Graphic Designers$57K
- Broadcast Technicians$54K
- Interpreters and Translators$50K
- Audio and Video Technicians$50K
- Photographers$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$78K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Clergy$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Health Education Specialists$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Community Health Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$100K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Millwrights$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$161K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$68K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$53K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$52K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$52K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$50K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Tutors$42K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Electricians$56K
- Tile and Stone Setters$55K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53K
- Carpenters$51K
- Roofers$51K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$49K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Fence Erectors$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$37K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$66K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$63K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$46K
- Security Guards$41K
- Firefighters$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$138K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$98K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$93K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Advertising Sales Agents$62K
- Travel Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Production58 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60K
- Tool and Die Makers$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Machinists$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Upholsterers$42K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Food Batchmakers$34K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$31K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$136K
- Crane and Tower Operators$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Bus Drivers, School$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Parking Attendants$26K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$26K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$71K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Physical Therapist Aides$42K
- Orderlies$40K
- Psychiatric Aides$39K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Concierges$35K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
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Salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is a good salary in Winston-Salem?
Half of all workers in the Winston-Salem metro earn less than $46,380 and the average is $59,130. Earning more than $67,940 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Winston-Salem to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,121, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Winston-Salem?
Chief Executives ($310,490), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($299,150), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($294,430).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Winston-Salem, NC (49180), all occupations and 467 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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