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Senior software engineer salary in Charlotte, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Charlotte, NC?

Average base salary

$138,517
13%
below national average
Average $138,517
Low $108,672
High $176,560

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $138,517 per year in Charlotte, NC and $8,000 cash bonus per year.116 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Charlotte, NC

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Senior Associate Software Engi...
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Everforth CyberCoders
 
$275,000per year
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SHI International
 
$186,000per year
Credit Karma
 
$184,133per year
Ascendo Resources
 
$184,080per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$182,000per year
JumpCloud
 
$165,000per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Charlotte, NC

  1. Durham, NC
    $143,925 per year
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $138,517 per year
  3. Burlington, NC
    $137,572 per year
  4. Wilmington, NC
    $133,385 per year
  5. Raleigh, NC
    $131,446 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $61,909 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $61,868 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $132,017 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $43.24 per hour