Lodging Managers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,530 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Charlotte earn between $56,100 and $94,510.
- $44K10th
- $56K25th
- $77KMedian
- $95K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,430 | $6,536 | $37.71 |
| Median | $76,520 | $6,377 | $36.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,100 | $4,675 | $26.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,510 | $7,876 | $45.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Charlotte earn 15% more than the North Carolina average ($68,330) and about the same as the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $78,430 | $76,520 | $43,720 | $114,530 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $68,330 | $63,860 | $27,030 | $100,520 | 1,460 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $78,430, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $61,385 a year, or $5,115 a month and $2,361 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 | $61,385 | $5,115 |
| Working in SC | $61,121 | $5,093 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for lodging managers? 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 $78,430 buys what about $80,567 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($78,920).
- Durham$78,920
- Charlotte$78,430
- Asheville$74,510
- Winston-Salem$73,440
- Greensboro$70,800
- Raleigh$70,130
- Wilmington$66,840
- Fayetteville$62,140
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Charlotte?
$37.71 an hour on average, and $36.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $61,385 a year ($5,115 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,430.
Do lodging managers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
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 11-9081; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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