Salary Intelligence

Is $40,000 a good salary
in North Carolina?

See how $40,000/year ranks against workers in North Carolina, what it leaves after rent and essentials, and how it compares to other states.

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Salary Insight

This salary is below average in this state (-34% vs median), leaving an estimated $1,044/month after rent and essentials.

25th
Percentile in North Carolina
🟡 Manageable
Lifestyle rating
$1,044
Est. monthly savings
⚠️Median rent in North Carolina takes up 47% of your take-home. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent under 30%. See full budget breakdown →

Estimates use state median rent and 15% essentials allocation. See how this compares to others in North Carolina →

Monthly budget

Monthly take-home (single)$2,758
Median rent in North Carolina−-$630
Essentials estimate (15%)−$414
Monthly left over$1,044
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$40,000 in other states

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