Credit Analysts pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $209,300 or more. The middle half of credit analysts in Winston-Salem earn between $70,320 and $136,980.
- $50K10th
- $70K25th
- $84KMedian
- $137K75th
- $209K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,010 | $9,001 | $51.93 |
| Median | $83,670 | $6,972 | $40.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,320 | $5,860 | $33.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,980 | $11,415 | $65.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Credit Analysts pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Credit analysts in Winston-Salem earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($102,440) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($100,850). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $83,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $108,010 | $83,670 | $50,410 | $209,300 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $102,440 | $94,570 | $62,620 | $164,140 | 3,270 |
| United States | $100,850 | $83,510 | $56,250 | $169,230 | 64,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Credit Analysts salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $108,010, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $81,014 a year, or $6,751 a month and $3,116 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for credit analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $108,010 buys what about $117,347 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Credit Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 1st of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Winston-Salem$108,010
- Charlotte$107,240
- Wilmington$94,160
- Greensboro$89,190
- Durham$87,520
- Raleigh$87,270
- Greenville$86,990
Highest-paying cities for credit analysts
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($153,870).
- New York, NY$153,870
- San Jose, CA$135,700
- San Francisco, CA$133,360
- Washington, DC$120,420
- Burlington, VT$119,620
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Credit Analysts salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do credit analysts make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$51.93 an hour on average, and $40.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level credit analysts salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the credit analysts take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $81,014 a year ($6,751 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,010.
Do credit analysts earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($100,850).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2041; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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