Psychologists, All Other pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,530 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Charlotte earn between $95,330 and $164,630.
- $54K10th
- $95K25th
- $147KMedian
- $165K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,210 | $10,684 | $61.64 |
| Median | $146,850 | $12,238 | $70.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,330 | $7,944 | $45.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,630 | $13,719 | $79.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Charlotte earn 12% more than the North Carolina average ($114,180) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $128,210 | $146,850 | $53,620 | $173,530 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $114,180 | $126,440 | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $128,210, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $94,291 a year, or $7,858 a month and $3,627 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 | $94,291 | $7,858 |
| Working in SC | $93,184 | $7,765 |
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 psychologists? 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 $128,210 buys what about $131,703 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($144,910).
- Raleigh$144,910
- Asheville$138,860
- Charlotte$128,210
- Fayetteville$121,570
- Durham$91,320
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Charlotte?
$61.64 an hour on average, and $70.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $94,291 a year ($7,858 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,210.
Do other psychologists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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