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Web Developer Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$96,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.45/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
2,030
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,421 #8 of 44

Web Developer pay in North Carolina, explained

Web developers in North Carolina earn a median of $96,610 per year ($46.45 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $54,450, while the most experienced web developers reach about $140,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $96,610 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $96,610 is worth about $102,421 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #8 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,450
$26.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,610
$46.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,550
$67.57/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $96,610 $102,421
Virginia $128,380 $126,978 −$31,770
Georgia $90,340 $93,818 +$6,270
South Carolina $78,190 $83,404 +$18,420
Tennessee $74,760 $81,376 +$21,850

Web Developer in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do web developers make in North Carolina?

Web developers in North Carolina earn a median of $96,610 per year ($46.45 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay web developers well?

At $96,610, North Carolina pays 4% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 2,030 work in the state.

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