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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+421 this week — 421 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($105k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,211 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager120$105k n=8—
Retail Associate109—$18.50/hr n=18
Director81$182k n=5—
Crew / Cashier68——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead65——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other325$111k n=22—
Software Developers74$115k n=3—
Management Analysts63$86k n=9—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers43——
Fast Food and Counter Workers42——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time176$18k n=8$18.57/hr n=44
Contract143$91k n=14—
Full-time91$105k n=22$18.57/hr n=9
Temporary27$105k n=3—
Intern23——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail712$105k n=19$18.57/hr n=52
Financial Services450$98k n=75—
Professional Services414$137k n=15—
Food Service / Restaurants316—$17.15/hr n=6
Consumer Goods228$105k n=9$18.57/hr n=49

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager120
  • Retail Associate109
  • Director81
  • Crew / Cashier68
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead65
  • Pharmacy57

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other325
  • Software Developers74
  • Management Analysts63
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers43
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers42
  • Retail Salespersons32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail712
  • Financial Services450
  • Professional Services414
  • Food Service / Restaurants316
  • Consumer Goods228
  • Healthcare170

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,751 · 79%
  • Part-time176 · 8%
  • Contract143 · 6%
  • Full-time91 · 4%
  • Temporary27 · 1%
  • Intern23 · 1%

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