Software Lead Salary in Durham, NC

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Durham, NC is $135,826. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,667 to $152,732, with most professionals earning between $104,954 and $168,124.

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Software Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Durham, NC

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
119667
152732
135826

Average Total Cash Compensation

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127122
167302
145939
What is the average salary for Software Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Lead in Durham, NC. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $119,667 to $152,732 with the average base salary of $135,826. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,122 to $167,302 with the average total cash compensation of $145,939.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,826 $119,667 - $152,732
Bonus $10,112 $7,456 - $14,570
Total Pay $145,939 $127,122 - $167,302
* 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 Lead Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,061 - $151,959 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,495 - $153,789 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,495 - $153,789 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,626 - $150,127 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,851 - $151,691 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,145 - $150,790 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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