Winston-Salem, NC
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$60,157
across all roles
Cost Index
75
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,060/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Winston-Salem?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.81× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 75 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,637/mo, Winston-Salem is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
75
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,060
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,637
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$52,812
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.81×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Winston-Salem
By gross annual salary
- $189,193
- $188,228
- $186,915
- $183,585
- $181,550
- $181,540
- $179,699
- $177,066
- $170,346
- $168,263
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,486/mo
- $9,428/mo
- $9,348/mo
- $9,145/mo
- $9,021/mo
- $9,021/mo
- $8,909/mo
- $8,749/mo
- $8,340/mo
- $8,213/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Winston-Salem
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.