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Computer operator salary in United States

How much does a Computer Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.88
Average $23.88
Low $13.97
High $40.81

The average salary for a computer operator is $23.88 per hour in the United States. 354 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Computer Operator job openings in United States

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Mainframe Computer Operator
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company, Inc.2.9out of 5 stars.
Bessemer, AL
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Computer Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Blue Star Limited
 
$204,000per year
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IntellecTechs
 
$135,979per year
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CSCI Consulting
 
$115,000per year
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A3 Technology Inc
 
$112,500per year
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Indeed
 
$104,790per year
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Insight Global
 
$102,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Computer Operators near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $38.91 per hour
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $33.75 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $31.74 per hour
  4. Columbia, SC
    $26.70 per hour
  5. Columbus, OH
    $24.94 per hour

Where can a Computer Operator earn more?

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Senior Computer Operator

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