North Carolina, NC · 2026
Software Developers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$133,414
per year
State Median
$127,772
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $138,110
25th %ile
$97,759
Entry
Average
$133,414
State avg
75th %ile
$161,843
Senior
Software Developers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $140,595 | +5% | +4.9% |
| Durham, NC | $137,281 | +3% | +2.1% |
| Charlotte, NC | $136,452 | +2% | +5% |
| Greensboro, NC | $130,652 | -2% | +5.7% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $128,166 | -4% | +4.4% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $127,337 | -5% | +5.3% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Software Developers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.