Cost Estimators pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,690 or more. The middle half of cost estimators in Charlotte earn between $59,270 and $98,450.
- $48K10th
- $59K25th
- $78KMedian
- $98K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,880 | $6,740 | $38.88 |
| Median | $77,990 | $6,499 | $37.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,270 | $4,939 | $28.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,450 | $8,204 | $47.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cost Estimators pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cost estimators in Charlotte earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($78,060) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($85,390). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $78,740.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $80,880 | $77,990 | $47,520 | $127,690 | 2,360 |
| North Carolina | $78,060 | $74,730 | $43,580 | $123,240 | 8,030 |
| United States | $85,390 | $78,740 | $48,530 | $130,820 | 224,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cost Estimators salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $80,880, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $63,011 a year, or $5,251 a month and $2,423 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $63,011 | $5,251 |
| Working in SC | $62,682 | $5,224 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for cost estimators? 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 $80,880 buys what about $83,083 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cost Estimators salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($84,610).
- Durham$84,610
- Raleigh$83,030
- Charlotte$80,880
- Rocky Mount$80,180
- Greenville$80,110
- Asheville$77,990
- Greensboro$76,570
- Goldsboro$75,820
- Wilmington$75,090
- Burlington$74,600
Highest-paying cities for cost estimators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,520).
- San Francisco, CA$109,520
- San Jose, CA$108,990
- Boston, MA$108,390
- Amherst, MA$102,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$101,290
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Cost Estimators salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do cost estimators make an hour in Charlotte?
$38.88 an hour on average, and $37.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cost estimators salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cost estimators take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $63,011 a year ($5,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,880.
Do cost estimators earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($85,390).
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 13-1051; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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