Management Analyst Salary in Raleigh, NC
Management Analysts in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area earn a median $96,820 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $73,588 take-home, or $6,132 a month.
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- Federal income tax$12,470
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,003
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,404
- North Carolina income tax$3,354
- Take-home pay$73,588
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.99% state
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Management Analyst pay by experience in Raleigh, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,870 | $23.50 | $40,006 | $3,334 |
| 25th percentile | $68,010 | $32.70 | $54,470 | $4,539 |
| Median (50th) | $96,820 | $46.55 | $73,588 | $6,132 |
| 75th percentile | $125,600 | $60.38 | $92,611 | $7,718 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,620 | $78.18 | $116,437 | $9,703 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $96,820 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 management analyst's $73,588 take-home pay has the buying power of $74,970 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Management Analyst jobs are about as common in Raleigh, NC as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.86).
Best-paying cities for management analysts, adjusted for cost of living
Raleigh, NC ranks #29 of 55 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $135,640 | $97,414 | $89,976 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $126,340 | $97,619 | $87,840 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $136,670 | $94,423 | $85,510 |
| 4 | Austin, TX | $106,600 | $83,823 | $85,476 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $102,640 | $81,037 | $84,118 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $126,830 | $90,142 | $82,787 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $99,400 | $74,830 | $82,770 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $117,750 | $86,410 | $82,699 |
| 29 | Raleigh, NC | $96,820 | $73,588 | $74,970 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 55 metros →
About the job: management analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Management Analyst salaries elsewhere in North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC — $102,920
Frequently asked questions
How much does a management analyst make in Raleigh, NC?
The median management analyst salary in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $96,820 a year, or about $46.55 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $68,010 and $125,600.
What is a management analyst’s take-home pay in Raleigh, NC?
On the median $96,820 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $73,588 a year ($6,132 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,354 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a management analyst?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $101,860. Local prices are 1.8% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $74,970 would in a typical U.S. city. Raleigh, NC ranks #29 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a management analyst 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) — 26% of a median management analyst’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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