Web Developer Salary in North Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Web Developers in North Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
North Carolina Median
$96,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#13 of 44
2,030 employed here

How much does a Web Developer make in North Carolina?

Web Developers in North Carolina take home a median of $96,610 annually — roughly $46.45 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $92,650.

Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $54,450 while the top 10% make $140,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,890 and $122,540 a year.

Web Developer salary range in North Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$54,450$26.18
25th percentile (early career)$72,890$35.04
50th percentile (median)$96,610$46.45
75th percentile (experienced)$122,540$58.91
90th percentile (top earners)$140,550$67.57

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina ranks 13th out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$130,440
2Virginia$128,380
3California$119,570
4District of Columbia$114,690
5Maryland$112,690

Working as a Web Developer in North Carolina

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare North Carolina pay ($96,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Web Developer make in North Carolina?
The median Web Developer salary in North Carolina is $96,610 per year, or about $46.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,450 at the entry level to $140,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Web Developers about 4% more than the national median of $92,650. North Carolina ranks 13th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Web Developers?
Yes on pay — North Carolina pays above the national median for this occupation, at $96,610 a year. About 2,030 Web Developers are employed in North Carolina. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.