What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Durham?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Durham is USD 104,000 - USD 212,250 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Durham it is USD 113,573 - USD 192,795.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Durham

Based on 356 job listings - Durham, United States 2026

-1.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$113,573 - $192,795

Median salary

$104,000 - $212,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$92K

25th percentile$93K

Median$104K

75th percentile$128K

90th percentile$159K

50% of professionals earn between $92,600 - $128,000 USD

The median salary is $104,000

Compare with national average

Durham

Average salary

113,573 - 192,795

Median salary

104,000 - 212,250

356 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

445,675 job openings

Other cities

Washington16,779 job openings

San Francisco15,330 job openings

New York12,578 job openings

Tucson7,299 job openings

Austin4,890 job openings

Seattle4,351 job openings

Atlanta4,163 job openings

Chicago2,216 job openings

Boston2,208 job openings

Dallas2,130 job openings

San Jose1,992 job openings

Charlotte1,925 job openings

Baltimore1,883 job openings

Arlington1,692 job openings

Sunnyvale1,559 job openings

Houston1,549 job openings

Plano1,482 job openings

Phoenix1,469 job openings

San Diego1,394 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Durham, United States is USD 113,573 - USD 192,795 per year in 2026, based on 356 job listings.

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