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System programmer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Programmer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$103,640
Average $103,640
Low $67,361
High $159,460

The average salary for a system programmer is $103,640 per year in the United States. 534 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

System Programmer job openings in United States

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Senior CICS System Programmer
Optum3.3out of 5 stars.
Eden Prairie, MN
$91,700 - $163,700 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for System Programmer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NVIDIA
 
$336,500per year
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Fortuna BMC
 
$301,600per year
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Strategic Systems
 
$232,960per year
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Epic Games
 
$216,826per year
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iMPact Business Group
 
$195,000per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for System Programmers near United States

  1. Plano, TX
    $145,747 per year
  2. Jersey City, NJ
    $141,471 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $120,492 per year
  4. Columbia, SC
    $102,710 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $97,535 per year

Where can a System Programmer earn more?

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Junior System Programmer

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