salary$150,580 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$91,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,930per year
Jobs in the area2,530people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Charlotte?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 15.0% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $150,580 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $91,770 and $173,930.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 15.0% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.