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      How much does Computer Programming make?

      Total pay range
      $56K - $98K/yr
      $74K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $42K - $72K/yrBase pay
      $14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $56K-$98K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025276 Salaries submitted
      Confident

      Recent salaries shared by Computer Programming

      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 Programming
      |
      7-9 years
      $81K/yr
      ($81K • $0)
      Lansing, MI

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $81K/yr
      $81K • $0
      Computer Programming
      |
      1-3 years
      $108K/yr
      ($108K • $0)
      Ames, IA

      submitted on Apr 1, 2025

      $108K/yr
      $108K • $0
      Computer Programming
      |
      1-3 years
      $128K/yr
      ($19K • $109K)
      Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

      submitted on Mar 24, 2025

      $128K/yr
      $19K • $109K
      Computer Programming
      |
      15+ years
      $258K - $300K/yr
      Madison, WI

      submitted on Dec 6, 2024

      $258K - $300K/yr
      Computer Programming
      |
      4-6 years
      $120K/yr
      ($120K • $0)
      Annapolis, MD

      submitted on May 18, 2024

      $120K/yr
      $120K • $0
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      Computer Programming
      |
      15+ years
      $61K/yr
      ($61K • $0)
      Greenville, TX

      submitted on Mar 9, 2024

      $61K/yr
      $61K • $0
      Computer Programming
      |
      15+ years
      $84K/yr
      ($84K • $0)
      Columbus, OH

      submitted on Dec 20, 2023

      $84K/yr
      $84K • $0
      Computer Programming
      |
      4-6 years
      $33K/yr
      ($33K • $0)
      Saint Petersburg Beach, FL

      submitted on Apr 7, 2023

      $33K/yr
      $33K • $0
      Computer Programming
      |
      15+ years
      $97K - $113K/yr
      Pilot Mountain, NC

      submitted on Feb 17, 2023

      $97K - $113K/yr
      Computer Programming
      |
      4-6 years
      $72K/yr
      ($72K • $0)
      Malta, NY

      submitted on Dec 22, 2022

      $72K/yr
      $72K • $0
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      Total pay trajectory

      Information Technology Engineer
      $103K–$162K/yr
      Senior Information Technology Engineer
      $154K–$231K/yr
      Senior Staff Information Technology Engineer
      $166K–$253K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Computer Programming salaries

      • The average salary for Computer Programming is $73,652 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $125,690 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $56,041 (25th percentile) to $98,037 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 276 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Programming employees.
      • The highest salary for Computer Programming is $98,037 per year, $8,170 per month or $47 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Computer Programming is $56,041 per year, $4,670 per month or $27 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Computer Programming ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $89,984 per year (estimate) and goes up to $213,677 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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      What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
      Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Computer Programming in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $109,936, Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,820, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $55,116, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $54,325, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $42,379.

      Financial Services

      The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.

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