Computer Programmers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $143,140 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Charlotte earn between $67,470 and $120,690.
- $48K10th
- $67K25th
- $85KMedian
- $121K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,520 | $7,793 | $44.96 |
| Median | $84,720 | $7,060 | $40.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,470 | $5,622 | $32.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,690 | $10,058 | $58.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Charlotte earn 14% more than the North Carolina average ($81,740) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $93,520 | $84,720 | $48,110 | $143,140 | 670 |
| North Carolina | $81,740 | $81,070 | $26,170 | $134,780 | 4,120 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $93,520, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $71,399 a year, or $5,950 a month and $2,746 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $71,399 | $5,950 |
| Working in SC | $70,736 | $5,895 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $93,520 buys what about $96,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($107,800).
- Durham$107,800
- Greenville$98,290
- Charlotte$93,520
- Winston-Salem$90,720
- Greensboro$87,360
- Asheville$83,150
- Wilmington$81,310
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Charlotte?
$44.96 an hour on average, and $40.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $71,399 a year ($5,950 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,520.
Do computer programmers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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