Software Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 14K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$106,240
$51.077/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+4.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $188K
14K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,180 |
| 25th percentile | $75,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,240 |
| 75th percentile | $143,830 |
| 90th percentile | $187,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,140 |
| 2023 | $83,840 |
| 2024 | $106,240 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,140 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $83,840 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $106,240 | $101,746 |