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      How much does Computer Programmer make?

      Total pay range
      $83K - $139K/yr
      $107K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $70K - $115K/yrBase pay
      $13K - $24K/yrAdditional pay
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      Total pay trajectory

      Software Developer
      $96K–$157K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Software Development
      $154K–$247K/yr
      Software Developer IV
      $119K–$178K/yr

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      Last updated Apr 10, 202562.5K Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Computer Programmer salaries

      • The average salary for Computer Programmer is $106,810 per year or $51 per hour, with top earners making up to $174,250 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $83,016 (25th percentile) to $138,593 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 62491 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Programmer employees.
      • The highest salary for Computer Programmer is $138,593 per year, $11,549 per month or $67 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Computer Programmer is $83,016 per year, $6,918 per month or $40 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Computer Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,039 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
      • Computer programmers earn salaries well above average. Although they tend to work full time positions, many are self-employed and therefore can increase or decrease their hours as they choose. The most competitive candidates, who earn the highest pay, typically know multiple computer languages, have an aptitude for quickly learning new languages, and have a bachelor’s degrees or higher. Computer programmers who work for software publishers or finance and manufacturing companies tend to earn a higher salary than those that are self-employed or work for computer systems and design firms.
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      Recent salaries shared by Computer 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
      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $105K/yr
      ($105K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 29, 2025

      $105K/yr
      $105K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $31K/yr
      ($31K • $0)
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on May 28, 2025

      $31K/yr
      $31K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $100K/yr
      ($100K • $0)
      Seattle, WA

      submitted on May 26, 2025

      $100K/yr
      $100K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $59K/yr
      ($59K • $0)
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on May 26, 2025

      $59K/yr
      $59K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $130K/yr
      ($130K • $0)
      Savannah, GA

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $130K/yr
      $130K • $0
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      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $87K/yr
      ($85K • $2K)
      Omaha, NE

      submitted on May 23, 2025

      $87K/yr
      $85K • $2K
      Computer Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $98K/yr
      ($98K • $0)
      Phoenix, AZ

      submitted on May 22, 2025

      $98K/yr
      $98K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $136K - $157K/yr
      Los Angeles, CA

      submitted on May 21, 2025

      $136K - $157K/yr
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $68K/yr
      ($68K • $0)
      Morrisville, PA

      submitted on May 19, 2025

      $68K/yr
      $68K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $104K/yr
      ($104K • $0)
      Towson, MD

      submitted on May 16, 2025

      $104K/yr
      $104K • $0
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