Operations Research Analyst salary in Charlotte, NC
Based on 151 certified H-1B filings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fort Mill, Concord, Indian Trail, Matthews, Mooresville.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,808 |
| 25th | $94,175 |
| 50th (median) | $121,826 |
| 75th | $153,750 |
| 90th | $191,186 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $103,000 | $88,298 | $129,550 | 151 |
| FY2021 | $120,000 | $92,394 | $140,000 | 115 |
| FY2022 | $117,000 | $97,864 | $138,992 | 117 |
| FY2023 | $120,000 | $96,158 | $144,750 | 78 |
| FY2024 | $114,500 | $95,000 | $133,750 | 82 |
| FY2025 | $121,826 | $90,001 | $153,750 | 115 |
| FY2026 | $113,942 | $100,625 | $148,250 | 36 |
Cost of living
Charlotte's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $121,826 is worth about $125,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlotte = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Charlotte, NC area earned a median of $105,180 in May 2025 (1,360 employed). The H-1B median here is $121,826, 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | $137,400 | 60 |
| Tiger Analytics | too few | 8 |
| Deloitte | too few | 5 |
| EY | too few | 5 |
| Kforce | too few | 4 |
| Infosys | too few | 3 |
| Wells Fargo | too few | 3 |
| Genpact | too few | 3 |
| Honeywell International | too few | 3 |
| PSA Airlines | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $85,000 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $124,338 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | $155,000 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,000 | 27 |
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 | $62,587 | $85,000 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,808 | $124,338 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | $103,584 | $155,000 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $121,826 | $145,000 | 27 |
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.