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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Greenville$56,800
- Charlotte$55,960
- Greensboro$55,430
- Durham$52,730
- Raleigh$52,150
- Asheville$51,950
- Winston-Salem$49,100
- Hickory$48,470
- Wilmington$47,980
- Rocky Mount$47,680
- Fayetteville$44,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $56,800 | $56,610 | $56,610 | $46,061 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $55,960 | $54,600 | $48,580 | $45,420 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $55,430 | $50,550 | $48,970 | $45,015 | 93 |
| Durham | $52,730 | $50,450 | $46,880 | $42,953 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $52,150 | $54,070 | $48,940 | $42,510 | 98 |
| Asheville | $51,950 | $50,850 | $47,760 | $42,358 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $49,100 | $47,330 | $43,200 | $40,181 | 92 |
| Hickory | $48,470 | $48,940 | $41,550 | $39,700 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $47,980 | $48,810 | $46,060 | $39,326 | 96 |
| Rocky Mount | $47,680 | $48,740 | $42,830 | $39,097 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $44,310 | $43,020 | $43,020 | $36,524 | 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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More about pay in North Carolina
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 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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