Charlotte averages 37.8 applicants per job across 17,289 open positions from 3,125 employers.
Business Analyst leads with 79 applicants per job—3.2× higher than the least competitive roles
Charlotte's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 17,289 LinkedIn job postings shows Business Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 79 applicants competing for each of just 52 openings. That's 3.2× more competitive than Shift Manager roles and 109% above Charlotte's average of 37.8 applicants per job.
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Charlotte's least competitive job categories. Shift Manager positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 62 available jobs—3.2× easier to land than Business Analyst roles and 34% below Charlotte's average competition of 37.8 applicants.
Consultant leads with 524 openings at 37 applicants per job | Business Analyst is hardest to land at 79 applicants | Shift Manager easiest at 25
Our analysis of 17,289 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Charlotte's 42 major job categories. Consultant offers the most opportunity with 524 open positions, but faces 37 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Business Analyst is the hardest role to land in Charlotte with 79 applicants competing for just 52 openings.
Of all 42 job titles analyzed, 4 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 346 jobs, while 29 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 4,106 combined openings. The competition gap in Charlotte is stark: Business Analyst averages 79 applicants while Shift Manager sees just 25—a 3.2× difference.
Atrium Health leads with 435 jobs (2.5% of market) | Lowe's Companies, Inc. hardest at 97 applicants | Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. easiest at 25
Atrium Health dominates Charlotte's job market with 435 open positions—2.5% of all jobs in the metro area—at 28 applicants per role. Deloitte follows with 378 positions at 30 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,729 jobs—16% of Charlotte's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Lowe's Companies, Inc. is the hardest place to get hired in Charlotte with 97 applicants per job, while Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 28 major employers analyzed, 3 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 18 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 17,289 LinkedIn job postings in the Charlotte metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Wells Fargo, KPMG US, and 8 other employers with 2,115 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Charlotte currently has 2,115 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 47 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Atrium Health, Novant Health, and 8 other employers with 1,956 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Charlotte currently has 1,956 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 30 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
HDR, Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc., and 8 other employers with 1,430 open positions
The Construction sector in Charlotte currently has 1,430 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Tata Consultancy Services, SMBC Group, and 8 other employers with 1,403 open positions
The Technology sector in Charlotte currently has 1,403 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 50 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Food Lion, Lowe's Companies, Inc., and 8 other employers with 1,174 open positions
The Retail sector in Charlotte currently has 1,174 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 36 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Siemens Energy, Honeywell, and 8 other employers with 1,122 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Charlotte currently has 1,122 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 47 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
EY, Sargent & Lundy, and 8 other employers with 809 open positions
The Consulting sector in Charlotte currently has 809 open positions across 10 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Deloitte, PwC, and 6 other employers with 783 open positions
The Accounting sector in Charlotte currently has 783 open positions across 8 employers in Charlotte. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Charlotte's overall market average of 37.8.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 2,503 jobs (14% of market) at 32 applicants | Education and Training easiest to break into at 27 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Charlotte's job market with 2,503 open positions—14% of all jobs—at 32 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,575 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 5,539 jobs—32% of Charlotte's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Charlotte with 65 applicants per job, while Education and Training offers the best odds at just 27 applicants—a 39-applicant difference. Of 28 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 18 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Charlotte's job competition compare to Southeast rivals?
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Charlotte has 15% less competition overall than Atlanta. Charlotte wins on most role comparisons.
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Competition data based on 17,289 active job postings in Charlotte.
Charlotte averages 37.8 applicants per job across 17,289 open positions. Business Analyst is hardest at 79 applicants; Shift Manager is easiest at 25.
Business Analyst (79 applicants per job), Administrative Assistant (73), and Data Engineer (70). These roles see 3.2× more competition than healthcare positions.
Shift Manager (25 applicants per job, 62 openings), Mechanic (25), and Nurse (25).
Atrium Health leads with 435 jobs, followed by Deloitte (378) and Novant Health (331). 3,125 companies are actively hiring.
17,289 open positions across 3,125 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Banking & Finance (2,115 jobs), Healthcare (1,956), and Construction (1,430).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 17,289 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Charlotte-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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