Counter and Rental Clerk Salary in Raleigh, NC
Counter and Rental Clerks in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area earn a median $39,240 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $32,652 take-home, or $2,721 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,529
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,433
- Medicare (1.45%)$569
- North Carolina income tax$1,057
- Take-home pay$32,652
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 3.99% state
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Counter and Rental Clerk pay by experience in Raleigh, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,580 | $13.74 | $24,512 | $2,043 |
| 25th percentile | $34,830 | $16.75 | $29,285 | $2,440 |
| Median (50th) | $39,240 | $18.87 | $32,652 | $2,721 |
| 75th percentile | $49,480 | $23.79 | $40,472 | $3,373 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,010 | $36.06 | $59,115 | $4,926 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $39,240 buys in Raleigh, NC
Prices in Raleigh, NC are 1.8% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.03× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median counter and rental clerk's $32,652 take-home pay has the buying power of $33,265 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Raleigh, NC has 1.5× the national concentration of counter and rental clerk jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for counter and rental clerks, adjusted for cost of living
Raleigh, NC ranks #21 of 32 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond, VA | $46,520 | $37,698 | $38,523 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $49,350 | $41,833 | $37,642 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $46,900 | $38,509 | $36,404 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,310 | $37,196 | $36,269 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,760 | $37,234 | $36,039 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $48,570 | $39,611 | $35,872 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $48,010 | $39,041 | $35,856 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $39,890 | $34,232 | $35,533 |
| 21 | Raleigh, NC | $39,240 | $32,652 | $33,265 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 32 metros →
About the job: counter and rental clerks
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Counter and Rental Clerk salaries elsewhere in North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC — $39,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make in Raleigh, NC?
The median counter and rental clerk salary in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $39,240 a year, or about $18.87 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $34,830 and $49,480.
What is a counter and rental clerk’s take-home pay in Raleigh, NC?
On the median $39,240 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $32,652 a year ($2,721 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,057 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a counter and rental clerk?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $41,300. Local prices are 1.8% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $33,265 would in a typical U.S. city. Raleigh, NC ranks #21 of 32 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a counter and rental clerk afford rent in Raleigh, NC?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Raleigh, NC is $1,596 a month ($1,750 for two bedrooms) — 59% of a median counter and rental clerk’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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