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Tax Preparers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$63,660
- Durham$61,570
- Asheville$57,430
- Wilmington$56,120
- Raleigh$55,450
- Fayetteville$55,320
- Greensboro$55,080
- Hickory$53,200
- Winston-Salem$53,040
- Jacksonville$49,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $63,660 | $50,350 | $45,460 | $51,300 | 97 |
| Durham | $61,570 | $57,090 | $45,670 | $49,704 | 98 |
| Asheville | $57,430 | $47,930 | $42,700 | $46,542 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $56,120 | $52,220 | $41,510 | $45,542 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $55,450 | $47,290 | $43,820 | $45,030 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $55,320 | $45,620 | $43,880 | $44,931 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $55,080 | $45,250 | $44,200 | $44,748 | 93 |
| Hickory | $53,200 | $47,940 | $44,960 | $43,312 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $53,040 | $47,860 | $40,500 | $43,190 | 92 |
| Jacksonville | $49,710 | $43,550 | $38,690 | $40,647 | 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 13-2082.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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