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Programmer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Programmer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$36.94
Average $36.94
Low $22.25
High $61.34

The average salary for a programmer is $36.94 per hour in the United States. 3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Programmer job openings in United States

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Microvellum programmer
Midhattan woodworking4out of 5 stars.
Old Bridge, NJ
$36 - $42 an hour
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Programmer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Maven
 
$275,000per year
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Infojini Inc
 
$225,000per year
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Epic Games
 
$209,117per year
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TBA
 
$200,000per year
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Divihn Integration
 
$195,000per year
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Fusion Staffing
 
$192,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Programmers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $62.19 per hour
  2. Portland, OR
    $56.15 per hour
  3. West Columbia, SC
    $44.37 per hour
  4. Orlando, FL
    $43.33 per hour
  5. Sugar Land, TX
    $40.65 per hour

Where can a Programmer earn more?

Compare salaries for Programmers in different locations
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Senior Programmer

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