salary$125,190 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,110per year
Jobs in the area1,710people work this job
Can a software developer afford Greensboro?
Cheap. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 14.3% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $125,190 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $79,180 and $169,110.
Can a software developer afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 14.3% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.