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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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      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 202562.5K Salaries submitted
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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

      Frequently asked questions about Computer Programmer salaries

      • The average salary for Computer Programmer is $106,807 per year or $51 per hour, with top earners making up to $174,219 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $83,020 (25th percentile) to $138,578 (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 $138,578 per year, $11,548 per month or $67 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Computer Programmer is $83,020 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 $121,074 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,380 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
      $100K/yr
      ($100K • $0)
      Columbus, OH

      submitted on May 13, 2025

      $100K/yr
      $100K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $73K/yr
      ($73K • $0)
      Heath, OH

      submitted on May 13, 2025

      $73K/yr
      $73K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $57K/yr
      ($57K • $0)
      San Antonio, TX

      submitted on May 9, 2025

      $57K/yr
      $57K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $73K/yr
      ($73K • $0)
      Madison, WI

      submitted on May 5, 2025

      $73K/yr
      $73K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $130K - $151K/yr
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 4, 2025

      $130K - $151K/yr
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      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $112K/yr
      ($112K • $0)
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on May 3, 2025

      $112K/yr
      $112K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      15+ years
      $123K/yr
      ($123K • $0)
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Apr 28, 2025

      $123K/yr
      $123K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $60K/yr
      ($60K • $0)
      Bethesda, MD

      submitted on Apr 28, 2025

      $60K/yr
      $60K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $95K/yr
      ($95K • $0)
      Lewisville, TX

      submitted on Apr 28, 2025

      $95K/yr
      $95K • $0
      Computer Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $94K/yr
      ($94K • $0)
      Charlotte, NC

      submitted on Apr 25, 2025

      $94K/yr
      $94K • $0
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      Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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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.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Computer Programmer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $113,447, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $104,341, Financial Services with a median total pay of $104,094, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $102,927, and Legal with a median total pay of $98,061.

      Energy, Mining & Utilities

      Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Computer Programmer are Chevron and Camin Cargo Control.
      Salaries for related job titlesComputer Programmer/Analyst ($98K)Developer (Computer Programmer) ($92K)Entry Level Computer Programmer ($57K)Computer Engineer ($86K)

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