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Software engineer salary in Raleigh, NC, 2026

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

Average base salary

$120,195
11%
below national average
Average $120,195
Low $81,384
High $177,512

The average salary for a software engineer is $120,195 per year in Raleigh, NC and $5,000 cash bonus per year.215 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC

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Development Engineer
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Raleigh, NC
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Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$218,998per year
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Salesforce
 
$165,100per year
Jobot
 
$165,000per year
Ultimate Staffing Services
 
$160,000per year
Moody's
 
$157,248per year
Everforth
 
$156,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Raleigh, NC

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $150,730 per year
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $120,195 per year
  3. Wilmington, NC
    $114,519 per year
  4. Research Triangle Park, NC
    $112,633 per year
  5. Cary, NC
    $110,194 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as 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