Tech Lead Salary in Durham, NC

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tech Lead in Durham, NC is $120,757. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,841 to a high of $157,100, with most professionals earning between $105,621 and $139,781.

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Tech Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Durham, NC

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Tech Lead Salary By Level of Education in Durham, NC

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Average Salary Range for Tech Lead in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
105621
139781
120757

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
113455
160544
133294
What is the average salary for Tech Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tech Lead in Durham, NC. The base salary for Tech Lead ranges from $105,621 to $139,781 with the average base salary of $120,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,455 to $160,544 with the average total cash compensation of $133,294.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,757 $105,621 - $139,781
Bonus $12,536 $7,834 - $20,764
Total Pay $133,294 $113,455 - $160,544
* 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.

Tech Lead Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,278 - $138,003 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,369 - $140,770 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,369 - $140,770 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,399 - $132,869 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,829 - $134,762 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,854 - $133,471 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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