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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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.

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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
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Lansing, MI
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Computer Programming
1-3 years
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Ames, IA
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Computer Programming
1-3 years
$138K/yr
$20K • $118K
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
$138K/yr
$20K • $118K
Computer Programming
15+ years
$258K - $302K/yr
Madison, WI
$258K - $302K/yr
Computer Programming
4-6 years
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
Remo, VA
$159K/yr
$159K • $0
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Computer Programming
4-6 years
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Annapolis, MD
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Computer Programming
15+ years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Greenville, TX
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Computer Programming
15+ years
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Columbus, OH
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Computer Programming
4-6 years
$34K/yr
$34K • $0
Saint Petersburg Beach, FL
$34K/yr
$34K • $0
Computer Programming
15+ years
$97K - $113K/yr
Pilot Mountain, NC
$97K - $113K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Computer Programming salaries

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.
The highest salary for a Computer Programming in United States is $97,976 per year, $8,165 per month or $47 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Computer Programming in United States is $55,973 per year, $4,664 per month or $27 per hour.
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.