FinanceUpdated Q1 2026

Credit Analyst Salary
in Cary, NC

Evaluate creditworthiness of individuals and businesses applying for loans. Median salary in Cary: $78K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$78K
per year
Take-home: $51K

Salary range in Cary

Entry level (25th)$58,000
Median (50th)$78,000
Senior (75th)$103,000
Top earner (90th)$134,000
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What the numbers say for Cary

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

11% premium vs national median

Credit Analysts in Cary earn approximately 11% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $8,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Cary's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Rent eats 40% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Cary ($1,700/mo) consumes approximately 40% of an after-tax median Credit Analyst salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($103K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Cary

Median salary
$78K
annual
Take-home pay
$51K
after fed/state tax
COL index
112
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.75%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,700
per month
YoY growth
+2.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Cary Credit Analyst to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $78K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Cary

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Credit Analyst salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$65K$71K$77K$82K$88K201920212023202520272029
2026
$80K
projected
2027
$82K
projected
2028
$84K
projected
2029
$86K
projected
2030
$88K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$78,000+$0
2028 projected$78,000+$0
2029 projected$78,000+$0
2030 projected$78,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Credit Analyst Salary in Cary, North Carolina: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Credit Analyst salary in Cary, NC is $78,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Cary–NC metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Credit Analyst in Cary

Entry-level Credit Analysts in Cary with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $58,000 and $78,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $78,000 to $103,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $103,000 to $134,000 or more.

Cost of living in Cary for Credit Analysts

Cary has a cost of living index of 112 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Cary are close to the national average. North Carolina has a 4.75% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Credit Analyst

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting. 42% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Credit Analyst salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Cary (current)$78K112
Charlotte$77K100
Raleigh$74K102
Greensboro$62K88
Durham$74K100
Winston-Salem$60K85