Training and Development Managers pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $188,960 or more. The middle half of training and development managers in Wilmington earn between $87,040 and $132,030.
- $64K10th
- $87K25th
- $103KMedian
- $132K75th
- $189K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,490 | $10,124 | $58.41 |
| Median | $103,330 | $8,611 | $49.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,040 | $7,253 | $41.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,030 | $11,002 | $63.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Managers pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Training and development managers in Wilmington earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($136,240) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($148,370). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $133,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $121,490 | $103,330 | $63,690 | $188,960 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $136,240 | $126,200 | $78,210 | $211,340 | 2,020 |
| United States | $148,370 | $133,000 | $79,550 | $233,600 | 48,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Managers salary after taxes in Wilmington
On the average salary of $121,490, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $89,959 a year, or $7,497 a month and $3,460 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for training and development managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $121,490 buys what about $125,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 7th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($146,390).
- Durham$146,390
- Raleigh$139,520
- Charlotte$137,740
- Greensboro$133,000
- Winston-Salem$129,310
- Hickory$122,730
- Wilmington$121,490
- Asheville$115,110
All Training and Development Managers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for training and development managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($233,780).
- San Jose, CA$233,780
- New York, NY$186,140
- San Francisco, CA$185,200
- Bridgeport, CT$179,710
- San Luis Obispo, CA$177,780
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Training and Development Managers salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do training and development managers make an hour in Wilmington?
$58.41 an hour on average, and $49.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development managers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development managers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $89,959 a year ($7,497 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,490.
Do training and development managers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,370).
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 11-3131; area Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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