General and Operations Managers pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $274,620 or more. The middle half of general and operations managers in Charlotte earn between $76,330 and $170,450.
- $56K10th
- $76K25th
- $113KMedian
- $170K75th
- $275K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,340 | $11,695 | $67.47 |
| Median | $112,730 | $9,394 | $54.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,330 | $6,361 | $36.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,450 | $14,204 | $81.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General and Operations Managers pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
General and operations managers in Charlotte earn 9% more than the North Carolina average ($128,520) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($134,940). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $105,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $140,340 | $112,730 | $55,750 | $274,620 | 18,380 |
| North Carolina | $128,520 | $101,950 | $48,340 | $238,230 | 63,740 |
| United States | $134,940 | $105,770 | $50,090 | $253,390 | 3,503,020 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General and Operations Managers salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $140,340, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $102,098 a year, or $8,508 a month and $3,927 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $102,098 | $8,508 |
| Working in SC | $100,843 | $8,404 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for general and operations managers? 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 $140,340 buys what about $144,163 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
General and Operations Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($141,930).
- Raleigh$141,930
- Durham$140,720
- Charlotte$140,340
- Greensboro$127,230
- Winston-Salem$123,430
- Hickory$119,990
- Wilmington$118,350
- Asheville$116,280
- Burlington$116,070
- Fayetteville$114,460
All General and Operations Managers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for general and operations managers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($216,150).
- Trenton, NJ$216,150
- San Jose, CA$190,310
- New York, NY$189,200
- Bridgeport, CT$181,760
- Boulder, CO$180,640
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General and Operations Managers salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do general and operations managers make an hour in Charlotte?
$67.47 an hour on average, and $54.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general and operations managers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general and operations managers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $102,098 a year ($8,508 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,340.
Do general and operations managers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($134,940).
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 11-1021; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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