Entry Level Programmer Salaries

How much does an Entry Level Programmer make?

Total pay range
$58K - $104K/yr
$77K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$44K - $79K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for an Entry Level Programmer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $95,682.
The top paying company in Information Technology for Entry Level Programmer is Argo Data.

Information Technology

$95,682

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Entry Level Programmer is Argo Data.

Recent salaries shared by Entry Level Programmer

Location

5 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Entry Level Programmer
1-3 years
$23K - $27K/yr
Dallas, TX
$23K - $27K/yr
Entry Level Programmer
1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$29K - $34K/yr
Entry Level Programmer
0-1 year
$55K - $65K/yr
Manhattan, KS
$55K - $65K/yr
Entry Level Programmer
1-3 years
$62K - $72K/yr
Augusta, GA
$62K - $72K/yr
Entry Level Programmer
4-6 years
$41K - $48K/yr
Clarinda, IA
$41K - $48K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Entry Level Programmer salaries

The average salary for an Entry Level Programmer is $76,668 per year or $37 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $136,483 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $57,501 (25th percentile) and $104,330 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 38 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Entry Level Programmer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Entry Level Programmer in United States is $104,330 per year, $8,694 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Entry Level Programmer in United States is $57,501 per year, $4,792 per month or $28 per hour.
The salary trajectory of an Entry Level Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,746 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.