Financial Analyst salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$106,510/year
about $51.21 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $83,450 – $136,090
Half of financial analysts in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $106,510 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $65,540 | $31.51 |
| 25th | $83,450 | $40.12 |
| Median (50th) | $106,510 | $51.21 |
| 75th | $136,090 | $65.43 |
| 90th (top earners) | $172,310 | $82.84 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $83,450 ($40.12/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $83,450 to $136,090 ($40.12 to $65.43/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $136,090 ($65.43/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Charlotte metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.