General and Operations Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC
General and Operations Managers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area earn a median $114,940 a year — 9% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $85,613 take-home, or $7,134 a month.
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- Federal income tax$16,457
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,126
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,667
- North Carolina income tax$4,077
- Take-home pay$85,613
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.99% state
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General and Operations Manager pay by experience in Raleigh, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,020 | $26.93 | $45,466 | $3,789 |
| 25th percentile | $77,590 | $37.30 | $60,827 | $5,069 |
| Median (50th) | $114,940 | $55.26 | $85,613 | $7,134 |
| 75th percentile | $176,080 | $84.65 | $125,100 | $10,425 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $268,030+ | $128.86 | $184,833 | $15,403 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $114,940 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 general and operations manager's $85,613 take-home pay has the buying power of $87,220 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
General and Operations Manager jobs are less concentrated in Raleigh, NC than nationally (location quotient 0.57), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for general and operations managers, adjusted for cost of living
Raleigh, NC ranks #40 of 175 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton, NJ | $181,450 | $125,919 | $122,038 |
| 2 | Midland, TX | $132,420 | $101,775 | $106,256 |
| 3 | Huntsville, AL | $136,340 | $97,902 | $105,190 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $152,100 | $109,242 | $103,841 |
| 5 | Hartford, CT | $148,080 | $105,744 | $102,918 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $146,030 | $111,078 | $99,950 |
| 7 | San Jose, CA | $163,860 | $110,125 | $99,730 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $156,460 | $107,876 | $99,074 |
| 40 | Raleigh, NC | $114,940 | $85,613 | $87,220 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 175 metros →
General and Operations Manager salaries elsewhere in North Carolina
- Durham, NC — $113,930
- Charlotte, NC — $112,730
- Greensboro, NC — $100,930
- Winston, NC — $96,840
- Asheville, NC — $93,470
- Wilmington, NC — $90,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general and operations manager make in Raleigh, NC?
The median general and operations manager salary in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $114,940 a year, or about $55.26 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $77,590 and $176,080.
What is a general and operations manager’s take-home pay in Raleigh, NC?
On the median $114,940 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $85,613 a year ($7,134 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,077 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a general and operations manager?
Pay here is 9% above the national median of $105,770. Local prices are 1.8% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $87,220 would in a typical U.S. city. Raleigh, NC ranks #40 of 175 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a general and operations manager 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) — 22% of a median general and operations manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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