Warehouse Worker salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$38,850/year
about $18.68 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,010 – $44,440
Half of warehouse workers in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $38,850 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $40,240, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $32,770 | $15.75 |
| 25th | $36,010 | $17.31 |
| Median (50th) | $38,850 | $18.68 |
| 75th | $44,440 | $21.37 |
| 90th (top earners) | $49,020 | $23.57 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a warehouse worker job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,010 ($17.31/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,010 to $44,440 ($17.31 to $21.37/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $44,440 ($21.37/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Ask about shift differentials for nights and weekends, and peak-season overtime.
- Check whether the pay is from a staffing agency. Agency rates can be lower than direct hire for the same work.
- Ask about productivity quotas and how they're enforced.
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: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (SOC 53-7062). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.