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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$88,260
- Charlotte$84,390
- Raleigh$80,820
- Fayetteville$80,100
- Asheville$79,770
- Burlington$77,960
- Winston-Salem$76,080
- Goldsboro$73,620
- Greensboro$73,020
- Greenville$72,240
- Jacksonville$71,780
- Hickory$70,230
- Wilmington$69,910
- Pinehurst$67,750
- Rocky Mount$66,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $88,260 | $81,100 | $64,200 | $67,908 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $84,390 | $78,330 | $59,800 | $65,340 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $80,820 | $74,170 | $60,070 | $62,971 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $80,100 | $75,440 | $55,060 | $62,493 | 92 |
| Asheville | $79,770 | $70,210 | $55,040 | $62,274 | 97 |
| Burlington | $77,960 | $69,500 | $56,770 | $61,073 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $76,080 | $68,540 | $53,870 | $59,825 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $73,620 | $66,660 | $53,440 | $58,193 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $73,020 | $67,660 | $53,390 | $57,795 | 93 |
| Greenville | $72,240 | $66,190 | $54,820 | $57,277 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $71,780 | $64,730 | $47,210 | $56,972 | 92 |
| Hickory | $70,230 | $64,700 | $51,790 | $55,943 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $69,910 | $64,440 | $49,740 | $55,731 | 96 |
| Pinehurst | $67,750 | $62,390 | $49,970 | $54,298 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $66,390 | $61,660 | $49,760 | $53,384 | 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 13-1071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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