North Carolina

Payroll Compliance Guide

8 requirements covered • Last updated December 2025

This guide covers final paycheck timing, vacation payout, wage and hour rules, and other compliance topics for North Carolina. Updates are based on state agency sources and last verified December 2025.

North Carolina at a Glance

Minimum Wage

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Tipped Minimum Wage

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Daily Overtime Threshold

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Weekly Overtime Threshold

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Meal Break Rules

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Rest Break Rules

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Final Paycheck Rules

Final Pay Rules (Resignation): Next payday Final Pay Rules (Termination): Next payday

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Vacation / PTO Payout

Not required unless policy/contract Updated December 2025.

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Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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Tipped Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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Daily Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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Weekly Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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Meal Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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Rest Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for North Carolina in this category.

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