North Carolina, NC · 2026
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$104,772
per year
State Median
$98,338
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $108,460
25th %ile
$75,802
Entry
Average
$104,772
State avg
75th %ile
$126,188
Senior
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $110,412 | +5% | +6.1% |
| Durham, NC | $107,809 | +3% | +5.9% |
| Charlotte, NC | $107,158 | +2% | +5.3% |
| Greensboro, NC | $102,603 | -2% | +4.8% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $100,650 | -4% | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $100,000 | -5% | +2.3% |
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