Salary Breakdown for Charlotte

The median individual income in Charlotte is $39,610 per year, which works out to approximately $3,301/month or $19.04/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $68,367.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Charlotte's cost of living index is 100 (national average = 100). The median salary of $39,610 in Charlotte has the purchasing power of approximately $39,610 at the national average cost of living. Charlotte is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Charlotte

  • Bank of America
  • Atrium Health
  • Lowe's

Major Industries in Charlotte

  • Banking
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

How Charlotte Compares to North Carolina

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Cost of Living in Charlotte

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Charlotte page.

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