Technology Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Software Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median software engineer salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $111,780 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 6.3% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$111,780
vs State Avg
$-7,452
vs National
$-12,420
Cost of Living
86%

Software Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level software engineer earns around $70,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$70,200
$-7,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$112,500
$-12,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,500
$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $67,140
25th Percentile $88,380
Median (50th) $111,780
75th Percentile $142,380
90th Percentile $178,722

Software Engineer Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$126,684
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$126,684
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$122,958
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$114,264
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Software Engineer in Winston-Salem

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.