Coder Salaries

How much does a Coder make?

Total pay range
$61K - $113K/yr
$81K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$45K - $84K/yrBase pay
$16K - $29K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Medical Coder
$48K$73K/yr
Medical Coder I
$47K$75K/yr
Medical Coder Manager
$57K$91K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Coder in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $77,799, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $71,350, Healthcare with a median total pay of $70,946, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $62,027, and Education with a median total pay of $61,334.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Coder is Competitrack.
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Coder are Baylor Scott & White Health, R1 RCM, and TrustHCS.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Coder is SelfEmployed.com.
Top paying companies in Education for Coder are theCoderSchool and Code Ninjas.

Information Technology

$77,799

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.

Media & Communication

$71,350

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.

Healthcare

$70,946

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.

Management & Consulting

$62,027

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.

Education

$61,334

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Coder are Microsoft, Google, and Outlier AI.

Recent salaries shared by Coder

Location

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Coder
10-14 years
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Cedar Rapids, IA
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Coder
1-3 years
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Rockford, IL
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Coder
15+ years
$190K/yr
$190K • $0
Charlotte, NC
$190K/yr
$190K • $0
Coder
1-3 years
$71K/yr
$69K • $2K
Hollywood, Los Angeles
$71K/yr
$69K • $2K
Coder
1-3 years
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
Irvine, CA
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
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Coder
10-14 years
$49K - $56K/yr
Reno, NV
$49K - $56K/yr
Coder
15+ years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Milwaukee, WI
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Coder
4-6 years
$127K/yr
$120K • $7K
New York, NY
$127K/yr
$120K • $7K
Coder
15+ years
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Tecumseh, OK
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Coder
1-3 years
$37K/yr
$37K • $0
Ruston, LA
$37K/yr
$37K • $0

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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Coder salaries

The average salary for a Coder is $81,053 per year or $39 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $148,327 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $60,790 (25th percentile) and $113,474 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 825 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Coder employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Coder in United States is $113,474 per year, $9,456 per month or $55 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Coder in United States is $60,790 per year, $5,066 per month or $29 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Coder ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $58,944 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,183 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.