salary$132,770 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$185,110per year
Jobs in the area12,580people work this job
Can a software developer afford Raleigh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.5% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $132,770 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $80,080 and $185,110.
Can a software developer afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.5% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.