Elementary School Teacher Take-Home Pay in North Carolina (2026)
The median elementary school teacher wage in North Carolina is $54,930 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). After 2026 federal, state and payroll taxes, that comes to about $1,715.39 every two weeks, or $44,600 a year. That is 81.2% of gross pay, $9,040 less than the national median wage for the job, and 1.14× the take-home of a typical North Carolina worker across all jobs. North Carolina ranks 46 of 51 for this job’s take-home pay.
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Take-home breakdown
Single filer, standard 2020+ W-4, paid biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, no local tax.
| Every two weeks | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,112.69 | $54,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$169.68 | −$4,412 |
| Social Security | −$130.99 | −$3,406 |
| Medicare | −$30.63 | −$796 |
| North Carolina income tax | −$66.00 | −$1,716 |
| Take-home pay | $1,715.39 | $44,600 |
How it compares
| Compared with | Gross a year | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| This job in North Carolina (median) | $54,930 | $44,600 |
| This job, U.S. median wage, taxed in North Carolina | $63,970 | $51,474 |
| All jobs in North Carolina (median) | $47,965 | $39,264 |
BLS counts about 42,410 elementary school teachers in North Carolina.
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Sources
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, occupation 25-2021, North Carolina and national estimates.
- Federal tax: IRS Pub 15-T (2026); Social Security wage base: SSA.
- North Carolina withholding: official publication.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher take home in North Carolina?
At the North Carolina median wage of $54,930 a year, about $44,600 a year after 2026 withholding, or $1,715.39 every two weeks (single, standard W-4, no pre-tax benefits).
Where does the wage come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates, the latest published, for occupation code 25-2021 in North Carolina.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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