Software Developers Salary in North Carolina
Software Developers in North Carolina earn a median of $134,710 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 58,470
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,840; the top 10% earn over $179,310. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100,390 median in North Carolina
- Computer Systems Analysts$106,850 median in North Carolina
- Web Developers$96,610 median in North Carolina
- Data Warehousing Specialists$134,630 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$113,900 median in North Carolina
- Database Architects$134,630 median in North Carolina
Software Developers pay in North Carolina
How much do software developers make in North Carolina?
The median is $134,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,840 and the top 10% earn over $179,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.