Salary Breakdown for Raleigh

The median individual income in Raleigh is $42,270 per year, which works out to approximately $3,523/month or $20.32/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $73,551.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Raleigh's cost of living index is 102 (national average = 100). The median salary of $42,270 in Raleigh has the purchasing power of approximately $41,441 at the national average cost of living. Raleigh is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Raleigh

  • NC State University
  • WakeMed
  • Cisco

Major Industries in Raleigh

  • Technology
  • Education
  • Biotech

How Raleigh Compares to North Carolina

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Cost of Living in Raleigh

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Raleigh page.

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