Software Analyst Salary in Durham, NC

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How much does a Software Analyst make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Analyst in Durham, NC is $129,276. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,664 to $142,069, with most professionals earning between $107,093 and $153,716.

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What is a Software Analyst?

In a software development team, a Software Analyst is the person who studies the software application domain, prepares software requirements, and specification (Software Requirements Specification) documents. The Software Analyst is the seam between the software users and the software developers. They convey the demands of software users to the developers....

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Average Salary Range for Software Analyst in Durham, NC

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What is the average salary for Software Analyst in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Analyst in Durham, NC. The base salary for Software Analyst ranges from $117,664 to $142,069 with the average base salary of $129,276. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,234 to $150,975 with the average total cash compensation of $135,787.

View Average Salary for Software Analyst as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $129,276 $117,664 - $142,069
Bonus $6,511 $4,569 - $8,906
Total Pay $135,787 $122,234 - $150,975
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Analyst Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,168 - $140,262 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,497 - $143,075 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,497 - $143,075 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,846 - $135,044 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,440 - $136,968 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,353 - $135,656 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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