What is the average salary for Computer Programmers?

The median salary for Computer Programmers is $94K per year, based on 1925 public records.

Which cities pay Computer Programmers the most?

The highest-paying cities for Computer Programmers include San Francisco, CA, Redmond, WA, Cupertino, CA.

What skills do Computer Programmers need?

Key skills for Computer Programmers include Domain Expertise, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking.

Computer Programmers

Salary benchmarks based on 1925 public records across 10 cities.

What do Computer Programmers do?

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 15-1251)

Avg experience: 5 years