Psychiatrists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $339,740 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Charlotte earn between $124,990 and $247,740.
- $91K10th
- $125K25th
- $170KMedian
- $248K75th
- $340K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $204,510 | $17,042 | $98.32 |
| Median | $169,850 | $14,154 | $81.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $124,990 | $10,416 | $60.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $247,740 | $20,645 | $119.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($201,840) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $204,510 | $169,850 | $90,510 | $339,740 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $201,840 | $168,880 | $101,080 | $297,250 | 620 |
| United States | $269,940 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 | 27,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatrists salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $204,510, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $144,597 a year, or $12,050 a month and $5,561 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 | $144,597 | $12,050 |
| Working in SC | $142,560 | $11,880 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for psychiatrists? 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 $204,510 buys what about $210,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$204,510
- Fayetteville$203,320
- Asheville$195,500
- Raleigh$182,720
- Durham$180,920
Highest-paying cities for psychiatrists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($378,670).
- Miami, FL$378,670
- San Jose, CA$364,570
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Los Angeles, CA$358,510
- St. Louis, MO$357,180
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Psychiatrists salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Charlotte?
$98.32 an hour on average, and $81.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $124,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $144,597 a year ($12,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $204,510.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($269,940).
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 29-1223; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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