The salary statistics and trend of software developers and programmers in the industry of telecommunications are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare software developers and programmers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $66,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,110 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $124,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for software developers and programmers in the industry of telecommunications. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) software developers and programmers is $150,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent software developers and programmers is $66,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of software developers and programmers in the industry of Telecommunications from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $100,740 | 2.73% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | $97,990 | 2.57% | - |
| 2015 | $95,470 | 3.12% | - |
| 2014 | $92,490 | 2.70% | - |
| 2013 | $89,990 | 1.36% | - |
| 2012 | $88,770 | - | - |
The average salaries of software developers and programmers in 21 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of software developers and programmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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