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Engineer salary in Raleigh, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Raleigh, NC?

Average base salary

$112,173
same
as national average
Average $112,173
Low $76,202
High $165,123

The average salary for a engineer is $112,173 per year in Raleigh, NC. 177 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC

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Head of Engineering
TRANZACT2.7out of 5 stars.
Raleigh, NC
$180,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$200,000per year
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IBM
 
$193,053per year
Red Hat
 
$184,377per year
Catapult Solutions Group
 
$183,040per year
Lenovo
 
$174,206per year
DCI Solutions
 
$165,000per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Raleigh, NC

  1. Durham, NC
    $121,830 per year
  2. Morrisville, NC
    $119,085 per year
  3. Raleigh, NC
    $112,173 per year
  4. Cary, NC
    $111,547 per year
  5. Wilmington, NC
    $101,655 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Raleigh, NC?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $74,339 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $98,235 per year