Hourly Wage for Computer Programmer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Computer Programmer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Computer Programmer in the United States is $38 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $35 and $41. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Journeyman Computer Programmer with Security Clearance
Integral Federal - ELIZABETH CITY , NC
Overview Journeyman Computer Programmer Location: Elizabeth City, NC (Hybrid) Clearance: Public Trust Provide DevSecOps and Agile IT support services for operat
- 4 days ago
Computer Programmer, Journeyman (Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance
Milvets Systems Technology - ELIZABETH CITY COAST GUARD A , NC
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Project: USCG ALC ISD Clearance: United States Department of Defense Active Secret Clearance Full Time, Salary: Competitive Shift
- 3 days ago
Computer Programmer, Journeyman (Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance
Milvets Systems Technology - ELIZABETH CITY , NC
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Project: USCG ALC ISD Clearance: United States Department of Defense Active Secret Clearance Full Time, Salary: Competitive Shift
- 4 days ago
NIWC Computer Programmer III with Security Clearance
MAG DS Corp dba MAG Aerospace - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Position Summary MAG currently has an opening for a Computer Programmer III to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic). This is an
- 4 days ago
NIWC Computer Programmer IV with Security Clearance
MAG DS Corp dba MAG Aerospace - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Position Summary MAG currently has an opening for a Computer Programmer IV to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic). This is an
- 4 days ago
Computer Programmer with Security Clearance
Life Cycle Engineering - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Position Summary. As Computer Programmer, you will support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic on Navy bases in the Jacksonville, FL area. This is
- 7 days ago

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Computer Programmer, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Computer Programmer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Computer Programmer ranges from $35 to $41 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $43 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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