Computer Programming Salaries
How much does a Computer Programming make?
Total pay range
$56K - $98K/yr
$74K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$42K - $72K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Computer Programmings
177 companies
177 Popular companies with Computer Programming
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Computer Programming in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $109,884, Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,880, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $55,176, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $54,308, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $42,383.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Computer Programming are Quiline Software Solutions and United Software Group.
Top paying companies in Restaurants & Food Service for Computer Programming are McDonald's, Chick-fil-A Corporate, and Chipotle.
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Computer Programming is Axar Systems.
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Computer Programming are Target and Whole Foods Market.
Financial Services
$109,884
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Information Technology
$67,880
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Restaurants & Food Service
$55,176
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Media & Communication
$54,308
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Retail & Wholesale
$42,383
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Computer Programming is Wells Fargo.
Recent salaries shared by Computer Programming
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
Computer Programming
7-9 years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Lansing, MI
submitted on May 30, 2025
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Computer Programming
1-3 years
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Ames, IA
submitted on Apr 1, 2025
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Computer Programming
1-3 years
$139K/yr
$20K • $119K
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
submitted on Mar 24, 2025
$139K/yr
$20K • $119K
Computer Programming
15+ years
$259K - $300K/yr
Madison, WI
submitted on Dec 6, 2024
$259K - $300K/yr
Computer Programming
4-6 years
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
Remo, VA
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
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Computer Programming
4-6 years
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Annapolis, MD
submitted on May 18, 2024
$114K/yr
$114K • $0
Computer Programming
15+ years
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Greenville, TX
submitted on Mar 9, 2024
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Computer Programming
15+ years
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Columbus, OH
submitted on Dec 20, 2023
$92K/yr
$92K • $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
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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 Computer Programming salaries
How much does a Computer Programming in United States make?
The average salary for a Computer Programming is $73,583 per year or $35 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $125,644 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $55,973 (25th percentile) and $97,976 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 274 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Programming employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Computer Programming in United States?
The highest salary for a Computer Programming in United States is $97,976 per year, $8,165 per month or $47 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Computer Programming in United States?
The lowest salary for a Computer Programming in United States is $55,973 per year, $4,664 per month or $27 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Computer Programming?
The salary trajectory of a Computer Programming ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,006 per year (estimate) and goes up to $213,727 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.



