North Carolina, NC · 2026
Software Developers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$143,064
per year
State Median
$131,356
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $148,100
25th %ile
$101,632
Entry
Average
$143,064
State avg
75th %ile
$166,132
Senior
Software Developers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $150,765 | +5% | +3.6% |
| Durham, NC | $147,211 | +3% | +3.6% |
| Charlotte, NC | $146,322 | +2% | +3.6% |
| Greensboro, NC | $140,102 | -2% | +3.6% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $137,436 | -4% | +3.6% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $136,548 | -5% | +3.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Software Developers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.