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      How much does Application Programmer make?

      Total pay range
      $110K - $178K/yr
      $140K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $87K - $135K/yrBase pay
      $23K - $43K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $110K-$178K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 20251.2K Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Application Programmer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Application Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $101K/yr
      ($91K • $10K)
      Birmingham, AL

      submitted on May 6, 2025

      $101K/yr
      $91K • $10K
      Application Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $126K/yr
      ($126K • $0)
      Jersey City, NJ

      submitted on Mar 25, 2025

      $126K/yr
      $126K • $0
      Application Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $69K/yr
      ($69K • $0)
      Gainesville, FL

      submitted on Mar 3, 2025

      $69K/yr
      $69K • $0
      Application Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $82K/yr
      ($82K • $0)
      Algonquin, IL

      submitted on Feb 26, 2025

      $82K/yr
      $82K • $0
      Application Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $96K/yr
      ($96K • $0)
      Davis, CA

      submitted on Jan 18, 2025

      $96K/yr
      $96K • $0
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      Application Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $45K - $52K/yr
      San Juan, PR

      submitted on Dec 22, 2024

      $45K - $52K/yr
      Application Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $50K - $58K/yr
      Malta, IL

      submitted on Oct 19, 2024

      $50K - $58K/yr
      Application Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $43K - $51K/yr
      San Diego, CA

      submitted on Oct 9, 2024

      $43K - $51K/yr
      Application Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $92K - $108K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Sep 27, 2024

      $92K - $108K/yr
      Application Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $99K/yr
      ($99K • $0)
      Whippany, NJ

      submitted on Aug 13, 2024

      $99K/yr
      $99K • $0
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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Total pay trajectory

      Applications Engineer
      $101K–$156K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Applications Engineering
      $154K–$246K/yr
      Executive Applications Engineer
      $124K–$187K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Application Programmer salaries

      • The average salary for Application Programmer is $139,500 per year or $67 per hour, with top earners making up to $221,033 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $110,443 (25th percentile) to $178,388 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1216 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Application Programmer employees.
      • The highest salary for Application Programmer is $178,388 per year, $14,866 per month or $86 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Application Programmer is $110,443 per year, $9,204 per month or $53 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Application Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,775 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,024 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Application Programmer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $157,375, Insurance with a median total pay of $123,743, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $121,580, Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,253, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $113,165.

      Financial Services

      Top paying companies in Financial Services for Application Programmer are Interactive Brokers and Bank of America.
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