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Charlotte, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+466 this week — 522 added vs 56 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($112k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (28% 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 2,345 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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 / Manager125$105k n=7—
Retail Associate87—$18.50/hr n=15
Director81$182k n=5—
Crew / Cashier75——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead61——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other316$122k n=20—
Software Developers65$115k n=3—
Management Analysts55$92k n=10—
Fast Food and Counter Workers47——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers47——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time181$128k n=4$18.57/hr n=35
Contract163$127k n=13—
Full-time90$105k n=19$18.57/hr n=8
Intern23——
Temporary22——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail720$105k n=18$18.57/hr n=43
Financial Services461$112k n=77—
Professional Services447$160k n=13—
Food Service / Restaurants338—$17.68/hr n=4
Consumer Goods204$105k n=8$18.57/hr n=43

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager125
  • Retail Associate87
  • Director81
  • Crew / Cashier75
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead61
  • Pharmacy50

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other316
  • Software Developers65
  • Management Analysts55
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers47
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers47
  • Customer Service Representatives31

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail720
  • Financial Services461
  • Professional Services447
  • Food Service / Restaurants338
  • Consumer Goods204
  • Healthcare158

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,866 · 80%
  • Part-time181 · 8%
  • Contract163 · 7%
  • Full-time90 · 4%
  • Intern23 · 1%
  • Temporary22 · 1%

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