Software Developer Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median software developer in the Charlotte area earns $135,920 a year ($65.35 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($134,710). Half of the 20,820 software developers there earn between $107,680 and $165,050.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $93,690 | $83,840 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $107,680 | $104,530 | $105,210 |
| Median | $135,920 | $134,710 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $165,050 | $164,750 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $172,360 | $179,310 | $214,670 |
| Average | $139,030 | $136,940 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 20,820 | 58,470 | 1,687,890 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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Check my paySoftware developer pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $132,770
- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $160,920
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- Software QA Tester: $81,990
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- IT Support Specialist: $60,220
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- Network Administrator: $89,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.