Raleigh, NC variant. This is a Raleigh, NC-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Raleigh paychecks are shaped by NC state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $79,964 median income and a cost-of-living index of 105 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Raleigh paycheck
Raleigh has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + NC state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 105) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Raleigh take-home figure.
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh applies North Carolina's flat state income tax along with state and local sales taxes.
Raleigh's home prices sit above the national average amid steady population and job growth.
Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle and has a robust technology and research sector, with a cost of living above the national average.
Worked example: $79,964 in Raleigh
FICA on $79,964 is $6,117. No city income tax applies in Raleigh. Federal and NC state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $425,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $79,964
- Local sales tax: 7.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.86%
- Cost of living index: 105 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Raleigh have a city income tax?
No, Raleigh has no separate city income tax beyond NC state tax.
What is the median income in Raleigh?
About $79,964 per household.