Software Engineer Salary in Raleigh

💰 $96K–$167K salary range

Median: $133K  ·  Based on 18 public Raleigh job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Software Engineer salary benchmark for Raleigh is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Software Engineer pay in Raleigh vs. national

• Raleigh: $133K median
• National: $164K median

Raleigh Software Engineer pay runs 19% below the national median.

What does a Software Engineer in Raleigh do?

Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Raleigh-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Raleigh?
The median pay is $133K, with a typical range of $96K–$167K, based on 18 public Raleigh job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Raleigh compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $164K; Raleigh is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Raleigh postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 18 public job postings located in Raleigh (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Raleigh postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.

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