Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 50 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Charlotte, NC
At a glance
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hires entry-level. 100% of its filings are Level I, 5.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Elementary School Teacher. 46% of its filings. After that come High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 98% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's jobs and locations has a median of $45,750.
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Percentiles from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hires for
Bar: share of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $44,860 | 23 |
| High School Teacher | $46,110 | 15 |
| Middle School Teacher | $45,355 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $45,950 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $45,950 | 50 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,850 |
| 25th | $44,860 |
| 50th (median) | $45,950 |
| 75th | $46,335 |
| 90th | $46,410 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $45,553 | $44,897 | $46,853 | 13 |
| FY2021 | $44,897 | $44,897 | $46,645 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $41,736 | $41,736 | $43,240 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $43,670 | $43,590 | $43,760 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $46,301 | $45,950 | $46,301 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $46,110 | $45,990 | $46,410 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $44,860 | $44,860 | $45,550 | 24 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Charlotte, NC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Elementary School Teacher, High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher and the main metro areas are Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools filed 50 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's H-1B filings is $45,950; half of filings fall between $44,860 and $46,335. Bonus and stock are not included.