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Charlotte, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($107k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+245 this week — 245 added vs 0 removed)

Charlotte, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Charlotte, NC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,269 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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 / Manager121$105k n=9—
Retail Associate90—$18.50/hr n=16
Director75$182k n=5—
Crew / Cashier68——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead59——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other388$105k n=25—
Software Developers84$115k n=7—
Management Analysts67$92k n=10—
Fast Food and Counter Workers51——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers49——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time178$200k n=3$18.57/hr n=38
Contract161$106k n=16—
Full-time86$105k n=20$18.57/hr n=8
Intern21——
Temporary20——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail691$105k n=21$18.57/hr n=46
Professional Services452$135k n=17—
Financial Services436$109k n=79—
Food Service / Restaurants339$54k n=4$17.56/hr n=4
Consumer Goods201$105k n=8$18.57/hr n=43

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager121
  • Retail Associate90
  • Director75
  • Crew / Cashier68
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead59
  • Pharmacy45

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other388
  • Software Developers84
  • Management Analysts67
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers51
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers49
  • Customer Service Representatives30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail691
  • Professional Services452
  • Financial Services436
  • Food Service / Restaurants339
  • Consumer Goods201
  • Healthcare157

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,803 · 79%
  • Part-time178 · 8%
  • Contract161 · 7%
  • Full-time86 · 4%
  • Intern21 · 1%
  • Temporary20 · 1%

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