Car Mechanic Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Car Mechanic make in Charlotte, NC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Charlotte, NC is $56,897. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,617 to $64,904, with most professionals earning between $42,990 and $72,195.

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Car Mechanic in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Mechanic in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $49,617 to $64,904 with the average base salary of $56,897. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,927 to $65,517 with the average total cash compensation of $57,306.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,897 $49,617 - $64,904
Bonus $409 $309 - $613
Total Pay $57,306 $49,927 - $65,517
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Car Mechanic Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,642 - $63,629 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,980 - $62,762 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,566 - $64,837 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,474 - $64,716 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,098 - $62,917 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,099 - $64,226 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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