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These 5 high-paying City of Charlotte open jobs pay $100K or more: How to apply

These Charlotte jobs can pay over $100,000.
These Charlotte jobs can pay over $100,000. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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  • City of Charlotte jobs board listed 41 openings as of Friday, June 5, 2026.
  • One listing shows a maximum salary of $161,353, commensurate with experience.
  • Some positions require degrees and prefer or require several years of related experience.

As of Friday, June 5, there are 41 jobs on the City of Charlotte jobs board – some of which may pay six figures.

Here are a few of those positions.

Senior Business Systems Analyst for CATS

The Charlotte Area Transit System Department is looking for a subject-matter expert in transit technology systems to manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, among other responsibilities.

  • Listed June 5
  • Application closes July 3
  • Salary between $87,368 - $109,210, commensurate with experience.
  • Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • 10 years experience preferred

To learn more about this position, responsibilities and requirements, check out the listing.

Software development lead

The City of Charlotte is looking for a lead to guide the design, development, modernization, and delivery of applications that support city operations and public services.

  • Listed June 5
  • Application closes June 19
  • Salary $106,196 - $132,745
  • High school graduate or equivalent and nine years of related work experience; or
  • 2 year college degree and 7 years of related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience; or Master’s degree and 3 years of related work experience
  • Must be located within 45 miles and come into the office at least two days a week

To learn more about this position, responsibilities and requirements, check out the listing.

Engineer Senior

The Charlotte Water Department is looking for a subject-matter expert in field operations for water projects.

  • Listed June 1
  • Application closes June 15
  • $98,289 - $109,209, commensurate with experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of related work experience in design, technical, or planning work

To learn more about this position, responsibilities and requirements, check out the listing.

Senior Engineer

The Charlotte Storm Water Services Department is looking for someone to manage engineering consultants and provide technical expertise and guidance for storm drainage improvement projects.

  • Listed June 1
  • Application closes June 12
  • $87,368 - $109,210, commensurate with experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and five years of work experience in planning, design and construction of storm drainage systems
  • Ten years experience preferred

To learn more about this position, responsibilities and requirements, check out the listing.

Application Development Support Manager

The Charlotte Area Transit System Department is looking for someone to manage technology initiatives in line with approved strategies and standards, budgets and technology governance.

  • Listed May 28
  • Application closes June 21
  • $129,083 - $161,353, commensurate with experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience in information technology support and strategic planning; or 2-year college degree and 9 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience

To learn more about this position, responsibilities and requirements, check out the listing.

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Eva Flowe is a North Carolina native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She joined the Charlotte Observer as part of the NC service journalism team in April 2026.
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