salary$135,920 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,360per year
Jobs in the area20,820people work this job
Can a software developer afford Charlotte?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 16.6% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $135,920 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $93,690 and $172,360.
Can a software developer afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 16.6% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.