What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Cary?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Cary is USD 125,000 - USD 185,000 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in Cary compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Cary it is USD 145,169 - USD 216,540.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Cary

Based on 149 job listings - Cary, United States 2026

-6.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$145,169 - $216,540

Median salary

$125,000 - $185,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$90K

25th percentile$105K

Median$125K

75th percentile$194K

90th percentile$214K

50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $193,591 USD

The median salary is $125,000

Compare with national average

Cary

Average salary

145,169 - 216,540

Median salary

125,000 - 185,000

149 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

434,275 job openings

Other cities

New York19,662 job openings

San Francisco14,319 job openings

Washington9,750 job openings

Austin5,206 job openings

Tucson5,060 job openings

Seattle4,506 job openings

Atlanta4,264 job openings

Chicago3,728 job openings

San Jose3,615 job openings

Dallas2,385 job openings

Boston2,228 job openings

Charlotte2,006 job openings

Phoenix1,629 job openings

Houston1,524 job openings

Jersey City1,488 job openings

Denver1,484 job openings

Plano1,468 job openings

Sunnyvale1,433 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cary, United States is USD 145,169 - USD 216,540 per year in 2026, based on 149 job listings.

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