Minimum wage in North Carolina
$7.25 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $15,080 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate equals federal
Note: State rate equals federal
Minimum wage
$7.25
an hour
A year, full time
$15,080
A month
$1,257
Rank
11 of 51
1 = lowest; +0% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $7.25 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | 10 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | 11 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | 12 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | 13 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in North Carolina?
$7.25 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $15,080 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate equals federal
How does North Carolina's minimum wage compare?
North Carolina ranks 11 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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