Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $318,830 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Charlotte earn between $125,640 and $214,600.
- $81K10th
- $126K25th
- $173KMedian
- $215K75th
- $319K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $180,660 | $15,055 | $86.86 |
| Median | $173,160 | $14,430 | $83.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $125,640 | $10,470 | $60.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $214,600 | $17,883 | $103.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Charlotte earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($186,890) and about the same as the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $180,660 | $173,160 | $81,430 | $318,830 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $186,890 | $173,870 | $101,810 | $305,970 | 6,010 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $180,660, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $128,048 a year, or $10,671 a month and $4,925 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $128,048 | $10,671 |
| Working in SC | $126,301 | $10,525 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for natural sciences 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 $180,660 buys what about $185,582 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 4th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($200,320).
- Durham$200,320
- Raleigh$188,850
- Wilmington$182,550
- Charlotte$180,660
- Fayetteville$170,760
- Pinehurst$169,500
- Burlington$163,640
- Winston-Salem$162,960
- Greensboro$161,810
- Hickory$159,780
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Charlotte?
$86.86 an hour on average, and $83.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $125,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $128,048 a year ($10,671 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $180,660.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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