Software Scientist Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Scientist in Fayetteville, NC is $164,700. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $150,040 to $181,358, with most professionals earning between $136,692 and $196,525.

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Average Salary Range for Software Scientist in Fayetteville, NC

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What is the average salary for Software Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Scientist in Fayetteville, NC. The base salary for Software Scientist ranges from $150,040 to $181,358 with the average base salary of $164,700. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $161,723 to $202,470 with the average total cash compensation of $179,702.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $164,700 $150,040 - $181,358
Bonus $15,001 $11,684 - $21,111
Total Pay $179,702 $161,723 - $202,470
* 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 Scientist Salary Near Fayetteville, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,884 - $194,467 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,970 - $192,152 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,884 - $194,467 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,924 - $193,305 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $157,053 - $189,836 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,785 - $179,842 COMPARE TO Fayetteville, NC
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About Fayetteville, North Carolina    Fayetteville (/ˈfeɪətˌvɪl/) is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best kno....More

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