Project Manager salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$105,200/year
about $50.58 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $80,580 – $133,030
Half of project managers in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $105,200 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $62,860 | $30.22 |
| 25th | $80,580 | $38.74 |
| Median (50th) | $105,200 | $50.58 |
| 75th | $133,030 | $63.96 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,540 | $79.59 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $80,580 ($38.74/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $80,580 to $133,030 ($38.74 to $63.96/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $133,030 ($63.96/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
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: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.