Town Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC

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How much does a Town Manager make in Raleigh, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Town Manager in Raleigh, NC is $87,471. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,994 to $97,851, with most professionals earning between $67,455 and $107,301.

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Average Salary Range for Town Manager in Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Town Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Town Manager in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Town Manager ranges from $76,994 to $97,851 with the average base salary of $87,471. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,994 to $97,851 with the average total cash compensation of $87,471.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,471 $76,994 - $97,851
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $87,471 $76,994 - $97,851
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Town Manager Salary Near Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,970 - $97,821 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,511 - $97,237 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,054 - $96,656 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,417 - $97,118 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,417 - $97,118 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,137 - $95,491 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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