North Carolina, NC · 2026
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$135,095
per year
State Median
$127,657
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $139,850
25th %ile
$97,353
Entry
Average
$135,095
State avg
75th %ile
$162,993
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $142,367 | +5% | +3.5% |
| Durham, NC | $139,010 | +3% | +3.5% |
| Charlotte, NC | $138,171 | +2% | +3.5% |
| Greensboro, NC | $132,298 | -2% | +3.5% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $129,780 | -4% | +3.5% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $128,941 | -5% | +3.5% |
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