Charlotte Work & Relocation
Charlotte education jobs guide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one of the largest employers in the region. Higher education and private schools also hire regularly.
Education employers in Charlotte
Charlotte has a large public school district, several colleges and universities, and many private schools.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) — 170+ schools, ~19,000 employees
- UNC Charlotte — 30,000 students, ~4,000 staff
- Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) — multiple campuses
- Davidson College — 30 min north, elite liberal arts
- Queens University — Uptown area, private
- Johnson C. Smith University — west Charlotte
Teacher salary in Charlotte
NC teacher pay has improved but still trails national averages. CMS supplements state pay with a local supplement.
- Starting teacher (CMS): ~$48,000-$52,000 (state + supplement)
- Mid-career teacher: $55,000-$65,000
- National Board certified: +$4,000-$6,000
- Administrator: $75,000-$120,000
- UNC Charlotte professor: $70,000-$150,000 (varies by rank)
Where teachers live
Teachers are assigned to schools across the county, so housing choice depends on school assignment. Many teachers choose central locations for flexibility.
- Central Charlotte — easy access to most CMS schools
- University City — near UNC Charlotte and north schools
- Matthews — southeast schools, suburban lifestyle
- Huntersville — north schools, family-friendly
Ready to find your Charlotte neighborhood?
Settle CLT has neighborhood guides, a quiz, and a home-finding form for people relocating to Charlotte for work.