Charlotte Work & Relocation
Charlotte tech jobs guide
Charlotte's tech sector has grown fast. From fintech to healthtech to SaaS, tech workers will find opportunities across the metro.
Tech employers in Charlotte
Charlotte has a mix of homegrown tech companies, fintech divisions within banks, and satellite offices from major tech firms.
- Lowe's — tech HQ in Mooresville (30 min north)
- Honeywell — HQ Uptown, engineering and software
- Deloitte — tech consulting, Uptown
- Red Ventures — digital marketing tech, Fort Mill SC
- LendingTree — fintech, Uptown
- AvidXchange — fintech payments, north Charlotte
- Peak Performance — tech consulting
- Bank fintech divisions — BoA, Wells, Truist
Tech salary ranges in Charlotte
Charlotte tech salaries are slightly below coastal tech hubs but the cost of living difference more than makes up for it.
- Junior software engineer: $70,000-$95,000
- Mid-level software engineer: $100,000-$135,000
- Senior software engineer: $130,000-$180,000
- Tech lead / architect: $150,000-$200,000+
- Data scientist: $95,000-$150,000
- DevOps engineer: $100,000-$145,000
- Product manager: $110,000-$160,000
Where tech workers live
Tech workers in Charlotte tend to prefer walkable, amenity-rich neighborhoods. Remote workers have more flexibility.
- South End — most popular for tech workers, light rail
- Plaza Midwood — character, food scene, central
- NoDa — artsy, brewery district, light rail
- Dilworth — quieter, close to Uptown
- Remote workers: anywhere with good internet
Charlotte coworking spaces
If you work remotely or need flexible space, Charlotte has several coworking options.
- Industrious — South End and Uptown
- WeWork — Uptown and South End
- Platform South End — South End
- Hygge — multiple locations (Plaza Midwood, West Side)
- Venture X — multiple locations
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.