How much does a Computer Programmer make?
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$72,988
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Computer Programmer is $72,988 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $68,336 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,652 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $95,453 /yr |
| Senior Software Developer | $153,003 /yr |
| Software Developer IV | $139,147 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Computer Programmer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Computer Programmer in United States. Employers include CLOUDRAY, Google and Meta.
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Computer Programmer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Computer Programmer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Computer Programmer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $112,791, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $110,723, Insurance with a median total pay of $103,254, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $102,926, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $102,255.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Computer Programmer are S. V. Tech Inc, ADALI SOFT, and Wells Fargo.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Computer Programmer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Computer Programmer is $68,336 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Computer Programmer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 63219 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Computer Programmer employees.
The highest salary for a Computer Programmer in United States is $111,082 per year.
The lowest salary for a Computer Programmer in United States is $42,039 per year.
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