Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,430 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Charlotte earn between $90,580 and $137,790.
- $80K10th
- $91K25th
- $103KMedian
- $138K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,170 | $9,931 | $57.29 |
| Median | $102,630 | $8,552 | $49.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,580 | $7,548 | $43.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,790 | $11,482 | $66.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer and information research scientists in Charlotte earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($136,080) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($153,930). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $140,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $119,170 | $102,630 | $80,080 | $172,430 | 110 |
| North Carolina | $136,080 | $128,370 | $82,410 | $182,050 | 600 |
| United States | $153,930 | $140,300 | $82,200 | $230,630 | 37,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $119,170, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $88,420 a year, or $7,368 a month and $3,401 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $88,420 | $7,368 |
| Working in SC | $87,423 | $7,285 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $119,170 buys what about $122,416 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($151,500).
All Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for computer and information research scientists
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($223,160).
- Portland, OR$223,160
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Phoenix, AZ$195,400
- New York, NY$194,390
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Charlotte?
$57.29 an hour on average, and $49.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $88,420 a year ($7,368 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,170.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($153,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1221; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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