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Charlotte, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+391 this week — 509 added vs 118 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($105k vs $139k 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 2,323 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 / Manager119$105k n=8—
Retail Associate94—$18.50/hr n=15
Director81$178k n=6—
Crew / Cashier77——
Pharmacy52——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other315$108k n=20—
Software Developers65$115k n=3—
Management Analysts55$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-time202$55k n=5$18.57/hr n=36
Contract158$102k n=12—
Full-time93$105k n=18$18.57/hr n=8
Intern21——
Temporary18——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail746$105k n=19$18.57/hr n=44
Financial Services460$112k n=77—
Professional Services448$150k n=11—
Food Service / Restaurants292——
Consumer Goods204$105k n=8$18.57/hr n=43

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager119
  • Retail Associate94
  • Director81
  • Crew / Cashier77
  • Pharmacy52
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead52

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other315
  • Software Developers65
  • Management Analysts55
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers47
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers46
  • Customer Service Representatives32

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail746
  • Financial Services460
  • Professional Services448
  • Food Service / Restaurants292
  • Consumer Goods204
  • Healthcare160

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,831 · 79%
  • Part-time202 · 9%
  • Contract158 · 7%
  • Full-time93 · 4%
  • Intern21 · 1%
  • Temporary18 · 1%

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