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💰 COL Index: 97 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Charlotte, NC

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-25 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,139
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$71,277
model average ÷ 97.0 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$156,201
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,384
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Charlotte?

$69,139 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,139/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,762/month
Household income context$80,581

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$156,201
💡 Purchasing-power model $161,032
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $75.10/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$134,805
💡 Purchasing-power model $138,974
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.81/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$126,114
💡 Purchasing-power model $130,014
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.63/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,236
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,553
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.56/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,368
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,472
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.25/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Charlotte

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (97.0/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $156,201
2 Pharmacist $134,805
3 Software Developer $126,114
4 Construction Manager $107,236
5 Project Manager $100,368
6 Physical Therapist $98,812
7 Financial Analyst $98,118
8 Web Developer $91,915
9 Dental Hygienist $86,742
10 Accountant $85,305
11 Registered Nurse $85,295
12 Data Analyst $82,609
13 Insurance Agent $79,220
14 Loan Officer $75,514
15 Police Officer $74,235
16 Human Resources Specialist $67,041
17 Elementary School Teacher $63,096
18 Plumber $62,779
19 Paralegal $62,185
20 Electrician $60,996
21 Real Estate Agent $60,926
22 Graphic Designer $60,787
23 Social Worker $60,312
24 Chef/Head Cook $59,806
25 Firefighter $56,605
26 Carpenter $56,407
27 HVAC Technician $55,168
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $54,128
29 Heavy Truck Driver $52,612
30 Welder $49,143
31 Auto Mechanic $47,885
32 Personal Trainer $46,259
33 Dental Assistant $44,416
34 Veterinary Technician $42,355
35 Pharmacy Technician $39,937
36 Cosmetologist $38,024
37 Medical Assistant $37,925
38 Security Guard $35,814
39 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,438
40 Nail Technician $33,049

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Charlotte salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are approximately 0.991×. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 97.0 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-25; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Charlotte

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,384/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,554/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$425,000
📉
Unemployment
3.5%
💳
Median Income
$80,581
🎓
College Educated
50%
🚶
Walk Score
65/100
📊
Cost of Living
97
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Charlotte Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Charlotte mean on this page?

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$69,139 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Charlotte workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Charlotte?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,762 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Charlotte?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Charlotte?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is approximately 0.991×; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Charlotte

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