What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Cary?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Cary is USD 117,625 - USD 178,250 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 134,835 - USD 207,974.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Cary

Based on 151 job listings - Cary, United States 2026

-2.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$134,835 - $207,974

Median salary

$117,625 - $178,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$90K

25th percentile$100K

Median$118K

75th percentile$170K

90th percentile$214K

50% of professionals earn between $100,125 - $169,545 USD

The median salary is $117,625

Compare with national average

Cary

Average salary

134,835 - 207,974

Median salary

117,625 - 178,250

151 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

448,000 job openings

Other cities

Washington16,267 job openings

San Francisco14,658 job openings

New York12,734 job openings

Tucson7,083 job openings

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Atlanta4,214 job openings

San Jose3,374 job openings

Dallas2,168 job openings

Boston2,096 job openings

Chicago2,087 job openings

Charlotte1,944 job openings

Baltimore1,777 job openings

Arlington1,617 job openings

Houston1,533 job openings

Sunnyvale1,518 job openings

Plano1,491 job openings

Phoenix1,477 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Cary, United States is USD 134,835 - USD 207,974 per year in 2026, based on 151 job listings.

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