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Charlotte, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($112k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+358 this week — 550 added vs 192 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (29% appear duplicated)

Charlotte, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Charlotte, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,391 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Charlotte, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Charlotte, NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager123$105k n=7—
Retail Associate95—$18.50/hr n=15
Director84$184k n=8—
Crew / Cashier78——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead62——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other295$117k n=19—
Software Developers61——
Management Analysts51$92k n=10—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers47——
Fast Food and Counter Workers46——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time199$55k n=5$18.57/hr n=35
Contract150$120k n=11—
Full-time84$105k n=17$18.57/hr n=8
Intern20——
Temporary19——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail748$105k n=17$18.57/hr n=43
Financial Services466$112k n=86—
Professional Services445$155k n=10—
Food Service / Restaurants343——
Consumer Goods210$105k n=8$18.57/hr n=43

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager123
  • Retail Associate95
  • Director84
  • Crew / Cashier78
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead62
  • Pharmacy60

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other295
  • Software Developers61
  • Management Analysts51
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers47
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers46
  • Customer Service Representatives31

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail748
  • Financial Services466
  • Professional Services445
  • Food Service / Restaurants343
  • Consumer Goods210
  • Healthcare171

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,919 · 80%
  • Part-time199 · 8%
  • Contract150 · 6%
  • Full-time84 · 4%
  • Intern20 · 1%
  • Temporary19 · 1%

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