How much does a manager make in Durham?
$152,100a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $73.12 an hour or $12,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,520Median: $152,100Highest 10%: $297,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| 25th | $108,600 | $52.21 | |
| Median | $152,100 | $73.12 | |
| 75th | $200,000 | $96.15 | |
| 90th | $297,200 | $142.90 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Charlotte, NC | $156,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $147,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $143,200 |
| Greenville, NC | $135,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $132,900 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $132,200 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $129,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $129,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $124,900 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $124,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $124,200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $121,600 |
| Burlington, NC | $112,100 |
| Hickory, NC | $110,100 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $107,500 |
Related jobs in Durham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $381,300 |
| Sales Manager | $190,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $183,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $176,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,500 |
| Financial Manager | $165,500 |
| Human Resources Manager | $160,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $160,400 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $138,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Durham?
The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $73.12 ($152,100 a year).
Do managers make more in Durham than the national average?
Yes: $152,100 against $141,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $141,200, so Durham pays 8% more.
Where does Durham rank for manager pay?
39 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $297,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.