Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,560 or more. The middle half of computer science teachers, postsecondary in Winston-Salem earn between $68,350 and $89,480.
- $65K10th
- $68K25th
- $86KMedian
- $89K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,100 | $7,175 | — |
| Median | $86,450 | $7,204 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,350 | $5,696 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,480 | $7,457 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer science teachers, postsecondary in Winston-Salem earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($89,040) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($104,420). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $96,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $86,100 | $86,450 | $65,120 | $104,560 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $89,040 | $80,080 | $45,270 | $135,900 | 1,650 |
| United States | $104,420 | $96,980 | $49,460 | $170,200 | 35,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $86,100, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $66,475 a year, or $5,540 a month and $2,557 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for computer science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $86,100 buys what about $93,543 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 5th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Wilmington pays the most ($119,290).
- Wilmington$119,290
- Raleigh$96,780
- Greensboro$96,010
- Greenville$92,700
- Winston-Salem$86,100
- Charlotte$84,330
- Asheville$67,930
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for computer science teachers, postsecondary
Santa Maria, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,910).
- Santa Maria, CA$176,910
- Lawrence, KS$165,100
- San Diego, CA$164,860
- Amherst, MA$154,280
- Riverside, CA$150,680
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Winston-Salem: questions
What is the entry-level computer science teachers, postsecondary salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $66,475 a year ($5,540 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,100.
Do computer science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($104,420).
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 25-1021; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.95, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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