CHARLOTTE WORKS SERVES JOB-SEEKERS AND BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT MEETS EMPLOYER NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS JOB-SEARCH WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUAL COACHING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO JOB-SEEKERS FOR EMPLOYERS. CHARLOTTE WORKS PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED RECRUITING ASSISTANCE, LABOR MARKET INFORMATION, TRAINING GRANTS, AND ACCESS TO AND ASSISTANCE WITH STATEWIDE DATABASE OF CANDIDATES LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKILLED AND IN-DEMAND WORKFORCE BY ENGAGING BUSINESSES, ALIGNING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, EMPOWERING, AND CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND FOSTERING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $114k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO 25th percentile to medianvs Employment peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $134k $147k |
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $114k | — | — | $4k | $118k $129k |
Chief Programs Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $108k $118k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Works equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Charlotte Works
What does the Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte Works earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte Works received $134,470 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Employment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at Charlotte Works compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at Charlotte Works falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Works equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are Charlotte Works's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Charlotte Works reported $6.8M in total revenue and $6.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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