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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$177,670
- Charlotte$170,760
- Greenville$167,450
- Raleigh$163,020
- Wilmington$157,820
- Burlington$157,610
- Greensboro$149,910
- Winston-Salem$148,060
- Fayetteville$140,370
- Pinehurst$139,340
- Asheville$137,690
- Hickory$135,010
- Rocky Mount$127,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $177,670 | $160,580 | $128,920 | $126,123 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $170,760 | $158,930 | $126,000 | $121,676 | 97 |
| Greenville | $167,450 | $156,950 | $119,490 | $119,546 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $163,020 | $144,190 | $119,610 | $116,694 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $157,820 | $140,960 | $113,930 | $113,348 | 96 |
| Burlington | $157,610 | $135,220 | $106,270 | $113,213 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $149,910 | $133,320 | $109,330 | $108,257 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $148,060 | $137,110 | $109,340 | $107,066 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $140,370 | $128,540 | $100,770 | $102,117 | 92 |
| Pinehurst | $139,340 | $124,300 | $112,480 | $101,454 | 88 |
| Asheville | $137,690 | $125,420 | $104,970 | $100,392 | 97 |
| Hickory | $135,010 | $117,950 | $94,590 | $98,667 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $127,540 | $111,120 | $87,870 | $93,859 | 88 |
*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 11-3121.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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