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Engineer salary in Charlotte, NC, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in Charlotte, NC?

Average base salary

$102,455
10%
below national average
Average $102,455
Low $68,813
High $152,546

The average salary for a engineer is $102,455 per year in Charlotte, NC. 104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Charlotte, NC

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DevSecOps Engineer
Cognizant3.8out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$100,000 - $155,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$200,000per year
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HELIX
 
$171,600per year
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NTT DATA
 
$170,000per year
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Bartech Staffing
 
$158,080per year
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AppleOne
 
$156,000per year
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Vane Brothers
 
$154,700per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near Charlotte, NC

  1. Morrisville, NC
    $119,085 per year
  2. Durham, NC
    $116,894 per year
  3. Cary, NC
    $111,547 per year
  4. Raleigh, NC
    $111,377 per year
  5. Wilmington, NC
    $101,655 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Charlotte, NC?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $77,943 per year

Senior Engineer

Job openings
Average $118,102 per year

Entry Level Engineer

Job openings
Average $71,873 per year

Junior Engineer

Job openings
Average $36,277 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $117,061 per year