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Software engineer salary in Charlotte, NC, 2026

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

Average base salary

$112,823
16%
below national average
Average $112,823
Low $79,565
High $159,984

The average salary for a software engineer is $112,823 per year in Charlotte, NC and $5,000 cash bonus per year.179 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Charlotte, NC

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Software Engineer
Intapp3.4out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
JobsRUS
 
$215,280per year
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USAA
 
$201,215per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$197,600per year
New Relic
 
$194,000per year
Charles Schwab
 
$190,000per year
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
 
$187,200per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Charlotte, NC

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $149,977 per year
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $120,223 per year
  3. Wilmington, NC
    $114,572 per year
  4. Research Triangle Park, NC
    $112,633 per year
  5. Cary, NC
    $110,224 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $61,909 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $61,868 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $132,017 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.31 per hour