Counselors, All Other pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,840 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Charlotte earn between $50,770 and $61,090.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $56KMedian
- $61K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,060 | $4,838 | $27.91 |
| Median | $56,350 | $4,696 | $27.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,770 | $4,231 | $24.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,090 | $5,091 | $29.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other counselors in Charlotte earn 15% more than the North Carolina average ($50,700) and about the same as the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $58,060 | $56,350 | $46,740 | $77,840 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $50,700 | $52,280 | $28,370 | $67,710 | n/a |
| United States | $58,210 | $50,860 | $36,240 | $91,940 | 28,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Counselors, All Other salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $58,060, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $47,023 a year, or $3,919 a month and $1,809 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 SC | $47,297 | $3,941 |
| Working in NC | $47,023 | $3,919 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for other counselors? 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 $58,060 buys what about $59,642 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($60,620).
Highest-paying cities for other counselors
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,850).
- Trenton, NJ$101,850
- Richmond, VA$99,730
- San Jose, CA$89,700
- Washington, DC$83,880
- Portland, OR$81,820
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Counselors, All Other salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Charlotte?
$27.91 an hour on average, and $27.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $47,023 a year ($3,919 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,060.
Do other counselors earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($58,210).
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 21-1019; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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).
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