Charlotte Salary Percentile
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Where does your salary rank in Charlotte? The median salary here is $65K, 10% above the national median of $59K. Enter your salary below to see your exact percentile among Charlotte workers.

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$65K

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$59K

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Charlotte salary percentiles — 2024

Percentile	Charlotte	National
10th	$17K	$15K
25th	$29K	$26K
50th (median)median	$65K	$59K
75th	$107K	$97K
90th	$160K	$145K
95th	$220K	$200K
99th	$386K	$350K

City figures derived from BLS OEWS 2024 metro area median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.

Key insight

Charlotte's median salary of $65K is 10% above the US national median of $59K. The top 25% of Charlotte workers earn at least $107K. The top 10% threshold is around $160K.

Charlotte salary — frequently asked questions

What is the median salary in Charlotte?

The median annual salary in Charlotte is approximately $65K based on 2024 BLS data. This is 10% above the national median of $59K.

Where does your salary rank in Charlotte?

Use the calculator above to find your exact salary percentile in Charlotte. The Charlotte median is $65K. If you earn above this, you rank in the top half of Charlotte workers. The calculator compares your salary to both the Charlotte distribution and the national distribution.

How does Charlotte compare to the national median salary?

Charlotte's median salary of $65K is 10% above the US national median of $59K. This means Charlotte workers earn above the typical American worker on a gross basis. Cost of living differences may affect real purchasing power.

What salary is needed to be in the top 25% in Charlotte?

To reach the top 25% of earners in Charlotte, you need approximately $107K or more. The top 10% threshold in Charlotte is around $160K.

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