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Senior software engineer salary in Durham, NC, 2026

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

Average base salary

$143,081
10%
below national average
Average $143,081
Low $104,216
High $196,439

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $143,081 per year in Durham, NC and $8,000 cash bonus per year.95 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Durham, NC

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Senior Software Engineer
Fidelity TalentSource3.6out of 5 stars.
Durham, NC
$56.43 - $96.43 an hour
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Durham, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Tanium
 
$248,250per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$239,021per year
Proclinical Staffing
 
$217,500per year
Avalara
 
$211,265per year
Alphanumeric Systems Inc
 
$202,800per year
Sovereign Care Services
 
$192,400per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Durham, NC

  1. Research Triangle Park, NC
    $146,351 per year
  2. Durham, NC
    $143,081 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $138,259 per year
  4. Burlington, NC
    $137,572 per year
  5. Wilmington, NC
    $132,935 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Durham, NC?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $57,000 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $86,171 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $162,507 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $31.73 per hour