H-1B Salaries in North Carolina
23,199 filings across 79 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in North Carolina is $114,676 — 6% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$114,676
Average
23,199
Filings
79
Cities
$57,338–$229,352
Range
Top Cities in North Carolina
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $122,499 | 8,054 |
| Durham | $122,264 | 3,354 |
| Raleigh | $115,010 | 2,499 |
| Cary | $117,607 | 1,880 |
| Morrisville | $120,324 | 1,444 |
| Apex | $129,694 | 622 |
| Greensboro | $107,482 | 582 |
| Concord | $125,995 | 521 |
| Huntersville | $125,610 | 299 |
| Holly Springs | $129,819 | 282 |
| Fuquay Varina | $125,585 | 253 |
| Research Triangle Park | $119,592 | 197 |
| Winston-salem | $115,115 | 192 |
| Chapel Hill | $118,733 | 180 |
| Garner | $125,462 | 165 |
Section 2
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $107,436 | 1,120 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $130,425 | 882 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | $93,766 | 674 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | $90,330 | 537 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $159,955 | 423 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $130,745 | 399 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. | $137,003 | 359 |
| BANK OF AMERICA N.A. | $153,772 | 317 |
| RANDSTAD DIGITAL, LLC | $131,783 | 260 |
| Duke University | $96,569 | 258 |
Top Roles in North Carolina
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $111,013 | 1,035 |
| Software Engineer | $114,088 | 1,003 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $139,147 | 442 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $103,547 | 333 |
| Architect | $85,425 | 240 |
| Principal Software Engineer/Developer | $135,194 | 182 |
| Data Engineer | $108,221 | 181 |
| Senior Software Developer | $131,600 | 179 |
| Senior Software Engineer/Developer | $117,456 | 174 |
| Assistant Professor | $138,229 | 160 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in North Carolina — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.