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Software Developer Salary in North Carolina

Based on 58K+ workers in North Carolina

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (NC)

$131,000

$62.981/hr

vs National Average

$121,352

+8.0% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$80K $174K

58K employed in North Carolina

Salary Distribution — Software Developer in North Carolina

Software Developer (NC) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$79,620
25th percentile$102,430
Median (50th percentile)$131,000
75th percentile$158,940
90th percentile$173,660

Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in North Carolina vs National

Historical Software Developer (North Carolina vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$126,520
2023$130,620
2024$131,000
Historical salary trend for Software Developer in North Carolina
YearNorth Carolina MedianNational Median
2022$126,520$111,597
2023$130,620$118,750
2024$131,000$121,352

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