Elementary School Teacher salary in Charlotte, NC
Based on 56 certified H-1B filings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Concord, Wadesboro, Huntersville, Rock Hill, Statesville.
Also listed as: Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,860 |
| 25th | $44,860 |
| 50th (median) | $46,410 |
| 75th | $55,250 |
| 90th | $62,033 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $45,124 | $44,897 | $53,186 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $47,457 | $41,736 | $53,788 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $43,590 | $35,790 | $45,861 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $46,410 | $46,226 | $48,628 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $46,520 | $46,410 | $57,119 | 34 |
| FY2026 | $44,860 | $44,860 | $44,860 | 22 |
Cost of living
Charlotte's median Elementary School Teacher salary of $46,410 is worth about $47,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlotte = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Charlotte, NC area earned a median of $58,680 in May 2025 (10,770 employed). The H-1B median here is $46,410, 21% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | $44,860 | 23 |
| Triad Math and Science Academy | too few | 8 |
| Anson County Schools | too few | 5 |
| Iredell-Statesville Schools | too few | 4 |
| Charlotte Lab School | too few | 3 |
| Rock Hill School District Three | too few | 3 |
| Socrates Academy | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $46,410 | 47 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $44,860 | $46,410 | 47 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.