How much does a manager make in Raleigh?
$147,400a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $70.85 an hour or $12,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.85
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 4,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,940Median: $147,400Highest 10%: $245,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,940 | $38.43 | |
| 25th | $109,500 | $52.63 | |
| Median | $147,400 | $70.85 | |
| 75th | $199,800 | $96.04 | |
| 90th | $245,000 | $117.78 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Charlotte, NC | $156,000 |
| Durham, NC | $152,100 |
| 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 Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $286,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $174,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $173,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $169,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $167,600 |
| Sales Manager | $163,500 |
| Financial Manager | $163,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $144,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $131,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $70.85 ($147,400 a year).
Do managers make more in Raleigh than the national average?
Yes: $147,400 against $141,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $141,200, so Raleigh pays 4% more.
Where does Raleigh rank for manager pay?
49 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $245,000 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.