salary$135,620 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,410per year
Jobs in the area9,790people work this job
Can a software developer afford Durham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 15.9% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $135,620 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $100,670 and $209,410.
Can a software developer afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 15.9% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.