How much does a software developer make in North Carolina?
$134,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in North Carolina. That is $64.76 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 58,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,840Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $179,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,840 | $40.31 | |
| 25th | $104,500 | $50.25 | |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.76 | |
| 75th | $164,800 | $79.21 | |
| 90th | $179,300 | $86.21 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $135,900 |
| Durham, NC | $135,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $134,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $132,800 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $130,600 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $130,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $129,100 |
| Burlington, NC | $127,600 |
| Greensboro, NC | $125,200 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $124,100 |
| Wilmington, NC | $123,700 |
| Greenville, NC | $123,700 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $123,100 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $122,900 |
| Hickory, NC | $122,500 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $96,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 9. District of Columbia | $136,900 |
| 10. Virginia | $136,500 |
| 11. New Jersey | $135,900 |
| 12. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
| 14. Delaware | $133,000 |
| 15. Texas | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $64.76 ($134,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $134,700 against $136,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for software developer pay?
North Carolina ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays software developers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $135,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.