Neurologists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $130,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $379,310 or more. The middle half of neurologists in Charlotte earn between $313,310 and $372,190.
- $131K10th
- $313K25th
- $338KMedian
- $372K75th
- $379K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $312,080 | $26,007 | $150.04 |
| Median | $337,600 | $28,133 | $162.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $313,310 | $26,109 | $150.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $372,190 | $31,016 | $178.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Neurologists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Neurologists in Charlotte earn 10% more than the North Carolina average ($284,770) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($267,630). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $248,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $312,080 | $337,600 | $130,510 | $379,310 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $284,770 | $325,550 | $91,930 | $379,310 | 180 |
| United States | $267,630 | $248,560 | $83,370 | $450,780 | 10,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Neurologists salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $312,080, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $210,802 a year, or $17,567 a month and $8,108 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% 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 | $210,802 | $17,567 |
| Working in SC | $207,452 | $17,288 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for neurologists? 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 $312,080 buys what about $320,582 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Neurologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$213,600
- Washington, DC$208,430
- Cincinnati, OH$186,460
- Jacksonville, FL$157,940
- Baltimore, MD$279,460
- Indianapolis, IN$336,990
Highest-paying cities for neurologists
Buffalo, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($448,720).
- Buffalo, NY$448,720
- Memphis, TN$439,130
- Salt Lake City, UT$388,860
- Cleveland, OH$367,340
- Burlington, VT$345,410
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Neurologists salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do neurologists make an hour in Charlotte?
$150.04 an hour on average, and $162.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level neurologists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $130,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $313,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the neurologists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $210,802 a year ($17,567 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $312,080.
Do neurologists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($267,630).
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 29-1217; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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