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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,520 |
| 2023 | $130,620 |
| 2024 | $131,000 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,520 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $130,620 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $131,000 | $121,352 |