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

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

Average base salary

$132,060
17%
below national average
Average $132,060
Low $98,405
High $177,227

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $132,060 per year in Raleigh, NC and $8,000 cash bonus per year.323 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC

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Project - Software Engineer II...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Tenable
 
$186,667per year
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DDN
 
$180,000per year
Entegee
 
$169,000per year
Travelers
 
$166,000per year
Charles Schwab
 
$165,013per year
Talascend LLC
 
$165,000per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Raleigh, NC

  1. Research Triangle Park, NC
    $146,351 per year
  2. Durham, NC
    $142,544 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $137,770 per year
  4. Burlington, NC
    $137,572 per year
  5. Wilmington, NC
    $132,214 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 Raleigh, NC?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $54,009 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,483 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $170,727 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $19.40 per hour