What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Raleigh?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Raleigh is USD 118,600 - USD 195,680 per year.

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

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Raleigh it is USD 129,725 - USD 216,304.

Which companies hire the most Software Engineer professionals in Raleigh?

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in Raleigh include EY.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in Raleigh

Based on 949 job listings - Raleigh, United States 2026

-6.2% vs 2025

Average salary

$129,725 - $216,304

Median salary

$118,600 - $195,680

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$91K

25th percentile$96K

Median$119K

75th percentile$146K

90th percentile$196K

50% of professionals earn between $96,440 - $145,750 USD

The median salary is $118,600

Compare with national average

Raleigh

Average salary

129,725 - 216,304

Median salary

118,600 - 195,680

949 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

446,681 job openings

Other cities

Washington15,983 job openings

San Francisco14,514 job openings

New York13,191 job openings

Tucson6,854 job openings

Austin5,015 job openings

Seattle4,357 job openings

Atlanta4,341 job openings

San Jose3,460 job openings

Dallas2,267 job openings

Chicago2,171 job openings

Boston2,147 job openings

Charlotte2,042 job openings

Baltimore1,732 job openings

Arlington1,564 job openings

Plano1,538 job openings

Houston1,537 job openings

Sunnyvale1,534 job openings

Phoenix1,490 job openings

Top companies hiring

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Raleigh, United States is USD 129,725 - USD 216,304 per year in 2026, based on 949 job listings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in United States include EY.

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