How much does a System Specialist make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a System Specialist in Durham, NC is $90,180. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,302 to $101,670, with most professionals earning between $71,309 and $112,131.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for System Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of System Specialist in Durham, NC. The base salary for System Specialist ranges from $80,302 to $101,670 with the average base salary of $90,180. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,196 to $105,363 with the average total cash compensation of $92,808.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $90,180 $80,302 - $101,670
Bonus $2,627 $1,894 - $3,693
Total Pay $92,808 $82,196 - $105,363
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,896 - $101,155 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,858 - $102,374 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,858 - $102,374 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,932 - $99,936 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,755 - $100,977 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,281 - $100,377 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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