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System programmer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$104,390
Average $104,390
Low $68,398
High $159,320

The average salary for a system programmer is $104,390 per year in the United States. 534 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

System Programmer job openings in United States

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Systems Software Programmer (C...
Tech Army5out of 5 stars.
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
3 days 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
 
$217,769per year
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iMPact Business Group
 
$195,000per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$188,500per year
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Highest paying cities for System Programmers near United States

  1. Plano, TX
    $145,747 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $119,265 per year
  3. Columbia, SC
    $102,611 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $97,007 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $93,257 per year

Where can a System Programmer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Programmers in different locations
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