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Chief Executives average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$425,580
- Greensboro$393,980
- Wilmington$348,500
- Charlotte$346,170
- Raleigh$336,960
- Asheville$327,640
- Hickory$314,070
- Winston-Salem$310,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $425,580 | $381,330 | $248,580 | $277,381 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $393,980 | $354,310 | $199,700 | $258,844 | 93 |
| Wilmington | $348,500 | $298,730 | $174,510 | $232,166 | 96 |
| Charlotte | $346,170 | $329,030 | $185,400 | $230,799 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $336,960 | $286,050 | $171,810 | $225,396 | 98 |
| Asheville | $327,640 | $270,520 | $199,900 | $219,929 | 97 |
| Hickory | $314,070 | $312,730 | $205,540 | $211,969 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $310,490 | $273,710 | $171,020 | $209,869 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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