Software Engineer salary in North Carolina
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineer roles in North Carolina, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$173,725
Most postings fall between $141,500 and $214,850.
Based on 34 postings across 14 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineer roles in North Carolina is $173,725, based on 34 live job postings from 14 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $141,500 | $148,000 | $186,375 | 15 |
Top companies hiring Software Engineers
- Cisco 6 postings · median $224,550
- LPL Financial 6 postings · median $141,500
- Nvidia 4 postings · median $216,250
- Qualcomm 4 postings · median $176,000
- US Bank 3 postings · median $130,332
- CVS Health 2 postings · median $184,628
- The Hartford 2 postings · median $177,750
- Wells Fargo 1 postings · median $148,000
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