salary$123,730 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$190,390per year
Jobs in the area880people work this job
Can a software developer afford Wilmington?
Cheap. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 16.8% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Wilmington, NC area is $123,730 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $78,980 and $190,390.
Can a software developer afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 16.8% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.