Tech Salaries in Charlotte, NC-SC 2025 -- 50 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Charlotte, NC-SC earn a median salary of $135,920, which is 0% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Charlotte, NC-SC

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$138,870	$117,830	$168,670	1,560
Software Developers	$135,920	$107,680	$165,050	20,820
Computer Network Architects	$134,410	$116,470	$168,000	2,350
Aerospace Engineers	$132,830	$104,850	$169,760	100
Data Scientists	$132,460	$97,310	$165,470	4,420
Nuclear Engineers	$131,850	$131,050	$161,310	240
Information Security Analysts	$131,440	$103,120	$165,740	2,640
Actuaries	$128,730	$99,240	$159,330	280
Statisticians	$126,350	$83,700	$144,270	100
Engineers, All Other	$118,230	$91,590	$140,790	1,030
Chemical Engineers	$115,890	$100,780	$141,840	110
Database Administrators	$113,890	$82,120	$139,020	550
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,130	$99,820	$121,140	80
Computer Systems Analysts	$110,790	$98,610	$134,280	7,870
Computer Occupations, All Other	$110,790	$75,500	$143,930	3,290
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$109,160	$86,670	$121,380	--
Computer Hardware Engineers	$108,480	$76,020	$139,690	240
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$107,630	$96,310	$154,750	380
Operations Research Analysts	$105,180	$76,060	$129,660	1,360
Materials Engineers	$104,910	$93,140	$135,190	140
Electrical Engineers	$103,360	$77,650	$137,850	1,770
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$102,630	$90,580	$137,790	110
Civil Engineers	$102,370	$79,280	$129,680	3,730
Industrial Engineers	$102,090	$83,990	$124,550	2,680
Web Developers	$101,980	$81,850	$132,000	510
Mechanical Engineers	$101,950	$85,180	$126,180	2,470
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,620	$79,430	$126,680	1,340
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$97,670	$82,760	$113,930	100
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$94,290	$63,920	$133,860	1,070
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$89,990	$67,300	$108,800	4,180
Computer Programmers	$84,720	$67,470	$120,690	670
Landscape Architects	$83,900	$64,110	$99,970	390
Environmental Engineers	$82,840	$75,180	$107,270	100
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$81,990	$74,250	$124,200	3,900
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$79,330	$73,810	$96,750	130
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$78,900	$70,040	$82,430	--
Surveyors	$76,710	$59,440	$99,900	450
Computer Network Support Specialists	$75,420	$61,820	$95,260	1,110
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,760	$60,550	$92,600	650
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,620	$58,860	$85,910	390
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$64,470	$58,460	$78,870	280
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,940	$52,720	$78,920	740
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,770	$56,880	$82,180	280
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$63,330	$61,880	$77,990	200
Mechanical Drafters	$62,890	$52,880	$75,380	400
Drafters, All Other	$61,800	$50,730	$69,060	80
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,220	$49,180	$75,540	5,250
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,170	$50,040	$65,850	70
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,480	$46,440	$62,600	1,120
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,250	$47,460	$65,810	640

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Charlotte, NC-SC?

The highest paying tech jobs in Charlotte, NC-SC are Database Architects ($138,870 median), Software Developers ($135,920 median), Computer Network Architects ($134,410 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Charlotte, NC-SC?

Software developers in Charlotte, NC-SC earn a median salary of $135,920, with salaries ranging from $107,680 at the 25th percentile to $165,050 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 20,820 software developers are employed in the area.