--- title: Hiring in Raleigh, NC — Salary & Top Employers description: Hiring in Raleigh, NC covers technology, government, healthcare, life sciences, shaped by state government, Research Triangle tech, and healthcare across the. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/raleigh date: 2026-09-28T19:13:34Z og_description: Raleigh, NC jobs are shaped by state government, Research Triangle tech, and healthcare across the capital region, with demand in technology, government. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/5amhia.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: North Carolina url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina --- # Hiring in Raleigh, NC — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [North Carolina Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 7,426 **Hiring momentum:** -3.3% — 557 new postings in the last 28 days vs 576 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 11,130 - Median salary: $99K - Salary range (P25–P75): $50K – $155K - Remote share: 9.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 11,130 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Raleigh, NC runs 41% above the United States median ($99K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Raleigh, NC: Hospitals and Health Care (11% of all postings), followed by Software Development and Retail. - New postings for Raleigh, NC held steady in the last 28 days (557 vs 576 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Raleigh, NC | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 1185 | $66K | | Software Development | 710 | $170K | | Retail | 691 | $33K | | Primary & Secondary Education | 665 | $40K | | Civil Engineering | 390 | $118K | | Construction | 343 | $80K | | Business Consulting & Services | 341 | $172K | | Electronics Manufacturing | 318 | $127K | | Financial Services | 306 | $115K | | Restaurants | 301 | $36K | ## Top roles hiring in Raleigh, NC | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 253 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 244 | $35K | | Software Developer / Engineer | 227 | $157K | | Sales Representative | 182 | $78K | | Assistant Manager | 152 | — | | Project Manager | 150 | $122K | | Civil Engineer | 139 | $113K | | Customer Service Representative | 131 | — | | Account Executive | 114 | $133K | | Delivery Driver | 106 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Raleigh, NC | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Wake County Public Schools Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wake-county-public-schools?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 481 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 198 | | [Microsoft Jobs & Careers — Software & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/microsoft?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 118 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 462 employers filed 1730 petitions; 5% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Raleigh, NC | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Infosys | 477 | $107K | | North Carolina State University | 115 | $75K | | Truist | 94 | $129K | | RELX | 68 | $137K | | Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 66 | $139K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Garner, NC Jobs — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/garner?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.4 mi | 604 | $47K | | [Hiring in Cary, NC — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/cary?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.1 mi | 2388 | $73K | | [Hiring in Durham, NC — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/durham?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 21.1 mi | 5992 | $85K | [All H1B sponsors in Raleigh, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/raleigh-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who are the top employers hiring in Raleigh, NC? Top employers in Raleigh often include State of North Carolina, Red Hat, WakeMed, and Triangle corporate employers. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now. ### What entry-level jobs are common in Raleigh, NC? Entry-level openings in Raleigh are most common in technology and government, plus customer support, retail, and operations roles. Many employers hire for trainable positions first and then build toward certifications, apprenticeships, or internal promotion. ### Which areas in Raleigh have the most jobs? downtown Raleigh, North Hills, Centennial Campus, and office corridors around I-40 and Wade Avenue usually account for a large share of the local job concentration. Those areas combine major employers, commuter access, and business services, which is why many candidates search by area as well as by company. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Raleigh, NC? Pay in Raleigh generally runs highest in specialized healthcare, technical, engineering, or management work, while entry-level service and support roles track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the quickest way to compare current pay by employer and role. ### How can I expand my search beyond Raleigh, NC? Cary, Durham, and Garner are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Raleigh. Use the nearby cities on this page first, then widen to the North Carolina jobs page when you want a larger employer mix. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)