Check North Carolina's minimum wage and annual earnings at the minimum.
The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage an employer may pay. Where a state sets its own rate above the federal floor, the higher rate applies. Wage figures are approximate and can change, so confirm the current North Carolina rate with official sources.
Annual earnings
Annual = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year
Approximate minimum-wage figures for guidance — verify the current legal rate with the official state source.
Approximate for guidance. State minimum wages change through legislation and indexing; verify with the official labor department.
Employers must pay the higher applicable minimum wage.