# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/raleigh-usa  
**Generated:** 2026-04-18T16:08:03.281Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in Raleigh, NC  
**Location:** Raleigh, NC  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $173,789  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $142,000 / $238,140  
- 90th Percentile: $309,688  
- Last Updated: April 18, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Google | $228,000 |
| 2 | NetApp | $161,000 |
| 3 | Cisco | $149,800 |
| 4 | Red Hat | $142,000 |
| 5 | IBM | $135,250 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Area | $286,000 |
| 2 | Greater Seattle Area | $261,137 |
| 3 | Greater Austin Area | $205,000 |
| 4 | Greater San Diego Area | $204,750 |
| 5 | New York City Area | $202,000 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Virtual Reality Software Engineer | $295,000 |
| 2 | Machine Learning Engineer | $264,509 |
| 3 | Research Scientist | $250,000 |
| 4 | Security Software Engineer | $243,750 |
| 5 | HPC Engineer | $220,000 |

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## Attribution
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Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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