How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Charlotte?

$76,740a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $36.89 an hour or $6,395 a month.

Hourly: $36.89
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 41 of 83
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $76,740Highest 10%: $96,110

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$41,600	$20.00
25th	$43,600	$20.96
Median	$76,740	$36.89
75th	$79,750	$38.34
90th	$96,110	$46.21

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Raleigh, NC	$77,120
Winston-Salem, NC	$63,950
Wilmington, NC	$45,100

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Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$107,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$86,770
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$75,570
Private Detective and Investigator	$73,430
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$71,460
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$65,960
Transportation Security Screener	$64,540
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$63,190
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,600
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$49,550

Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $36.89 ($76,740 a year).

Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Charlotte than the national average?

Yes: $76,740 against $75,920 nationally, 1% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $66,820, so Charlotte pays 15% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

41 of 83 metro areas with data.

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,110 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.