salary$124,130 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,360per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a software developer afford Winston-Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 14.1% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $124,130 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $78,700 and $169,360.
Can a software developer afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 14.1% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.