Programmer Salaries
How much does a Programmer make?
Total pay range
$77K - $134K/yr
$101K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$62K - $106K/yrBase pay
$15K - $28K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Programmers
5,149 companies
5,149 Popular companies with Programmer
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Programmer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $108,903, Financial Services with a median total pay of $102,449, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $101,480, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $97,879, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $97,032.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Programmer are Interactive Brokers, Capital Group, and JPMorganChase.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Programmer are Accenture, Enterprise Consulting Group, and ERPA.
The top paying company in Restaurants & Food Service for Programmer is McDonald's.
Aerospace & Defense
$108,903
Aerospace & Defense
Financial Services
$102,449
Aerospace & Defense
Management & Consulting
$101,480
Aerospace & Defense
Restaurants & Food Service
$97,879
Aerospace & Defense
Information Technology
$97,032
Recent salaries shared by Programmer
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
Programmer
1-3 years
$83K/yr
$83K • $0
Mamaroneck, NY
submitted on Jun 10, 2026
$83K/yr
$83K • $0
Programmer
4-6 years
$78K - $91K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 5, 2026
$78K - $91K/yr
Programmer
4-6 years
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Programmer
1-3 years
$114K - $132K/yr
Cary, NC
submitted on May 31, 2026
$114K - $132K/yr
Programmer
4-6 years
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on May 25, 2026
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
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Programmer
1-3 years
$74K/yr
$73K • $1K
Loveland, CO
submitted on May 21, 2026
$74K/yr
$73K • $1K
Programmer
4-6 years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Nashville, TN
submitted on May 15, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Programmer
10-14 years
$115K - $134K/yr
Indianapolis, IN
submitted on May 13, 2026
$115K - $134K/yr
Programmer
7-9 years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Deerfield Beach, FL
submitted on May 10, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Programmer
7-9 years
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
New Castle, DE
submitted on May 8, 2026
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Programmer salaries
How much does a Programmer in United States make?
The average salary for a Programmer is $100,762 per year or $48 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $171,769 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $76,573 (25th percentile) and $133,912 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 14415 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Programmer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Programmer in United States?
The highest salary for a Programmer in United States is $133,912 per year, $11,159 per month or $64 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Programmer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Programmer in United States is $76,573 per year, $6,381 per month or $37 per hour.
What is the Salary Trend for Programmers?
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. 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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