Accountants and Auditors salary
in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Middle 50%
- $72,420–$129,000
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #31 of 511
Accountants and Auditors in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median of $92,910 a year, based on BLS estimates for 16,820 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $83,680 and 13% above the NC statewide median of $82,050. It ranks #31 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE16,820 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Charlotte
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S | $114,901 | 13 |
| Deloitte Tax | $86,650 | 8 |
| Deloitte & Touche | $80,818 | 6 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $85,090 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $81,950 |
| Asheville, NC | $80,400 |
| Burlington, NC | $80,320 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $80,170 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $78,950 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $78,560 |
| Wilmington, NC | $77,920 |
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Questions
What is the average Accountants and Auditors salary in Charlotte?
The BLS median is $92,910 a year (May 2025). Half of the 16,820 jobs pay between $72,420 and $129,000. The 10th percentile is $59,200 and the 90th is $167,330.
Is Charlotte a high-paying metro for Accountants and Auditors?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $83,680 and 13% above the NC statewide median of $82,050. It ranks #31 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Accountants and Auditors make an hour in Charlotte?
About $44.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $92,910 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.82–$62.02 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Accountants and Auditors the most in Charlotte?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Ernst & Young U.S ($114,901), Deloitte Tax ($86,650), Deloitte & Touche ($80,818). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.