salary$122,900 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,190per year
Jobs in the area420people work this job
Can a software developer afford Fayetteville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 14.9% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Fayetteville, NC area is $122,900 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $75,010 and $170,190.
Can a software developer afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 14.9% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.