Computer Programmers salary in United States
The median computer programmers salary is $100,390 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Computer Programmers salary by region
Pay trend
Down 2.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Computer Programmers salary FAQs
What is the average Computer Programmers salary in United States?
The median Computer Programmers salary in United States is $100,390 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of computer programmerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Computer Programmers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $57,710 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $160,460 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $100,390.
Do Computer Programmers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is among the highest at $134,130, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Computer Programmers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.