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Charlotte, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+432 this week — 432 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($105k vs $136k 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, 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, 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 Associate92—$18.50/hr n=16
Director81$182k n=5—
Crew / Cashier74——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead59——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other333$108k n=22—
Software Developers73$115k n=3—
Management Analysts64$92k n=10—
Fast Food and Counter Workers49——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers49——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time191$18k n=8$18.57/hr n=38
Contract158$91k n=14—
Full-time88$105k n=21$18.57/hr n=8
Temporary24——
Intern22——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail712$105k n=18$18.57/hr n=46
Financial Services456$104k n=78—
Professional Services444$135k n=18—
Food Service / Restaurants339$54k n=4$17.56/hr n=4
Consumer Goods202$105k n=8$18.57/hr n=43

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager121
  • Retail Associate92
  • Director81
  • Crew / Cashier74
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead59
  • Pharmacy49

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other333
  • Software Developers73
  • Management Analysts64
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers49
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers49
  • Customer Service Representatives31

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail712
  • Financial Services456
  • Professional Services444
  • Food Service / Restaurants339
  • Consumer Goods202
  • Healthcare155

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,840 · 79%
  • Part-time191 · 8%
  • Contract158 · 7%
  • Full-time88 · 4%
  • Temporary24 · 1%
  • Intern22 · 1%

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