Computer Science Professor salary in Durham, NC
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Chapel Hill.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Median salary$139,834
Middle 50%$132k–$144k
vs. national median+33%comparison median $105,003
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $126,000 |
| 25th | $132,000 |
| 50th (median) | $139,834 |
| 75th | $144,000 |
| 90th | $157,722 |
Cost of living
Durham's median Computer Science Professor salary of $139,834 is worth about $143,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Durham = 97.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | too few | 7 |
| Duke University | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.