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Programmer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Programmer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$36.71
Average $36.71
Low $22.15
High $60.84

The average salary for a programmer is $36.71 per hour in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Programmer job openings in United States

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Director of International Prog...
Gorta Self Help Africa4.4out of 5 stars.
Dublin, IN
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
12 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
 
$209,002per 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
    $62.39 per hour
  2. Portland, OR
    $56.15 per hour
  3. Orlando, FL
    $44.99 per hour
  4. West Columbia, SC
    $44.37 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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