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
$126,063
per year
State Median
$122,798
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $130,500
25th %ile
$89,500
Entry
Average
$126,063
State avg
75th %ile
$158,047
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $132,849 | +5% | +5.6% |
| Durham, NC | $129,717 | +3% | +6.5% |
| Charlotte, NC | $128,934 | +2% | +1.9% |
| Greensboro, NC | $123,453 | -2% | +5.5% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $121,104 | -4% | +6.1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $120,321 | -5% | +3.9% |
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