IT Manager salary in Charlotte, NC
Based on 334 certified H-1B filings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fort Mill, Concord, Huntersville, Indian Land, Waxhaw.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $147,431 |
| 25th | $161,139 |
| 50th (median) | $188,612 |
| 75th | $217,776 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $148,200 | $120,028 | $170,000 | 160 |
| FY2021 | $146,000 | $127,454 | $172,030 | 132 |
| FY2022 | $165,000 | $141,000 | $185,578 | 209 |
| FY2023 | $174,565 | $149,350 | $195,032 | 169 |
| FY2024 | $178,500 | $146,430 | $207,675 | 158 |
| FY2025 | $183,855 | $161,082 | $206,000 | 193 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $161,310 | $227,072 | 141 |
Cost of living
Charlotte's median IT Manager salary of $188,612 is worth about $193,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlotte = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Charlotte, NC area earned a median of $176,840 in May 2025 (8,120 employed). The H-1B median here is $188,612, 7% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $229,426 | 69 |
| Deloitte | $200,000 | 23 |
| PwC | $190,000 | 16 |
| Truist Bank | $168,005 | 14 |
| Wells Fargo | $217,776 | 12 |
| AvidXchange | too few | 8 |
| Belk | too few | 8 |
| Lowe's Companies | too few | 8 |
| Honeywell International | too few | 5 |
| Bank of America | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $140,000 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $163,022 | 98 |
| Senior · Level III | $192,752 | 87 |
| Expert · Level IV | $232,832 | 91 |
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 | $123,469 | $140,000 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $145,184 | $163,022 | 98 |
| Senior · Level III | $175,469 | $192,752 | 87 |
| Expert · Level IV | $217,776 | $232,832 | 91 |
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.