Senior Computer Programmer Salary in the United States

Senior Computer Programmer Salary

How much does a Senior Computer Programmer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Computer Programmer in the United States is $110,625. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $92,986 to a high of $126,669, with most professionals earning between $101,392 and $119,023.

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10th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $92,986 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $101,392 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $110,625 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $119,023 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Computer Programmer Salary $126,669 US April 01, 2025
25% $101,392 10% $92,986 90% $126,669 75% $119,023 $110,625 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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119023
110625

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101392
119023
110625
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Computer Programmer in the United States. The base salary for Senior Computer Programmer ranges from $101,392 to $119,023 with the average base salary of $110,625. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,392 to $119,023 with the average total cash compensation of $110,625.

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