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Computer Programmers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$107,800
- Greenville$98,290
- Charlotte$93,520
- Winston-Salem$90,720
- Greensboro$87,360
- Asheville$83,150
- Wilmington$81,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $107,800 | $105,160 | $83,040 | $80,875 | 98 |
| Greenville | $98,290 | $106,770 | $84,380 | $74,564 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $93,520 | $84,720 | $67,470 | $71,399 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $90,720 | $83,760 | $76,080 | $69,541 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $87,360 | $84,700 | $73,380 | $67,311 | 93 |
| Asheville | $83,150 | $77,460 | $62,060 | $64,517 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $81,310 | $79,530 | $45,290 | $63,296 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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