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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$118,510
- Raleigh$115,100
- Asheville$112,790
- Pinehurst$100,770
- Greensboro$98,780
- Hickory$97,040
- Fayetteville$96,660
- Charlotte$95,350
- Greenville$91,750
- Wilmington$85,420
- Winston-Salem$85,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $118,510 | $122,980 | $85,330 | $87,982 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $115,100 | $110,800 | $86,710 | $85,719 | 98 |
| Asheville | $112,790 | $114,510 | $90,290 | $84,186 | 97 |
| Pinehurst | $100,770 | $101,140 | $82,830 | $76,210 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $98,780 | $99,340 | $76,070 | $74,889 | 93 |
| Hickory | $97,040 | $93,540 | $71,940 | $73,734 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $96,660 | $97,520 | $71,040 | $73,482 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $95,350 | $81,990 | $74,250 | $72,613 | 97 |
| Greenville | $91,750 | $85,930 | $71,230 | $70,224 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $85,420 | $86,200 | $61,190 | $66,023 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $85,010 | $69,390 | $69,390 | $65,751 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary in other states
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers salary by city and state
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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 15-1253.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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