Durham, North Carolina Job Market Report
Active Listings
25
Avg Salary Range
$90K - $142K
Remote %
12%
Ghost Rate
28%
H-1B Sponsors
67%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Durham, NC commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 95.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$105,000
BEA Price Parity: 95.4
State tax applies
$130,314
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $105,000 in Durham, you need at least $130,314 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both NC and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Durham
Top Hiring Companies
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
19 listings
Higharc
2 listings
Speechify
1 listing
Ascertain
1 listing
Atomic Machines
1 listing
SpotOn
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
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Browse Durham JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Durham?
There are 25 active job listings in Durham, NC right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 50.
What is the average salary in Durham?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Durham is $90K to $142K. Median salary sits at $104K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Durham jobs are remote?
12% of active Durham listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Durham?
The average ghost probability across scored Durham listings is 28%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Durham?
The most active employers in Durham include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Higharc, Speechify, Ascertain, Atomic Machines. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.