Couriers and Messengers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,220 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Burlington earn between $36,900 and $38,560.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $39K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,120 | $3,177 | $18.33 |
| Median | $38,340 | $3,195 | $18.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,900 | $3,075 | $17.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,560 | $3,213 | $18.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Burlington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Burlington earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($38,830) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $38,120 | $38,340 | $34,560 | $42,220 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $38,830 | $39,100 | $28,120 | $47,280 | 3,350 |
| United States | $40,970 | $39,200 | $31,550 | $50,330 | 68,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Couriers and Messengers salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $38,120, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $31,797 a year, or $2,650 a month and $1,223 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Burlington a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.2), so the average $38,120 buys what about $40,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($44,010). A typical home costs $298,353, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other North Carolina cities
Burlington ranks 6th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($41,580).
- Durham$41,580
- Raleigh$40,860
- Asheville$40,210
- Charlotte$40,040
- Wilmington$38,850
- Burlington$38,120
- Greensboro$37,680
- Fayetteville$36,800
- Greenville$36,600
- Winston-Salem$36,120
Highest-paying cities for couriers and messengers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,350).
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Modesto, CA$51,800
- Napa, CA$50,750
- Seattle, WA$49,400
- San Francisco, CA$48,970
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Couriers and Messengers salary in Burlington: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Burlington?
$18.33 an hour on average, and $18.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $31,797 a year ($2,650 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,120.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,970).
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 43-5021; area Burlington, NC (15500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.95, this job is 6.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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