Food Batchmakers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,180 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Charlotte earn between $35,810 and $49,060.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,420 | $3,535 | $20.39 |
| Median | $39,260 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,810 | $2,984 | $17.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,060 | $4,088 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Charlotte earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($38,210) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $42,420 | $39,260 | $32,960 | $59,180 | 800 |
| North Carolina | $38,210 | $36,590 | $29,030 | $51,070 | 3,450 |
| United States | $43,750 | $42,290 | $31,990 | $58,940 | 174,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Batchmakers salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $42,420, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $35,081 a year, or $2,923 a month and $1,349 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 SC | $35,706 | $2,975 |
| Working in NC | $35,081 | $2,923 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for food batchmakers? 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 $42,420 buys what about $43,576 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Hickory pays the most ($45,840).
- Hickory$45,840
- Goldsboro$42,730
- Charlotte$42,420
- Raleigh$39,300
- Rocky Mount$38,550
- Asheville$35,760
- Greensboro$34,330
- Winston-Salem$34,020
- Burlington$33,420
Highest-paying cities for food batchmakers
Cedar Rapids, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,370).
- Cedar Rapids, IA$64,370
- Battle Creek, MI$60,740
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Decatur, IL$57,270
- Williamsport, PA$55,390
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Food Batchmakers salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Charlotte?
$20.40 an hour on average, and $18.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $35,081 a year ($2,923 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,420.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,750).
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 51-3092; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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