Computer Programmers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,640 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Winston-Salem earn between $76,080 and $100,360.
- $63K10th
- $76K25th
- $84KMedian
- $100K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,720 | $7,560 | $43.62 |
| Median | $83,760 | $6,980 | $40.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,080 | $6,340 | $36.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,360 | $8,363 | $48.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Winston-Salem earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($81,740) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $90,720 | $83,760 | $63,250 | $128,640 | 230 |
| North Carolina | $81,740 | $81,070 | $26,170 | $134,780 | 4,120 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $90,720, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $69,541 a year, or $5,795 a month and $2,675 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $90,720 buys what about $98,563 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($107,800).
- Durham$107,800
- Greenville$98,290
- Charlotte$93,520
- Winston-Salem$90,720
- Greensboro$87,360
- Asheville$83,150
- Wilmington$81,310
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$43.61 an hour on average, and $40.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $69,541 a year ($5,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,720.
Do computer programmers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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