Pharmacist salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$150,580/year
about $72.39 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $131,800 – $167,110
Half of pharmacists in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $150,580 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $91,770 | $44.12 |
| 25th | $131,800 | $63.37 |
| Median (50th) | $150,580 | $72.39 |
| 75th | $167,110 | $80.34 |
| 90th (top earners) | $173,930 | $83.62 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $131,800 ($63.37/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $131,800 to $167,110 ($63.37 to $80.34/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $167,110 ($80.34/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
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: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.