The salary statistics and trend of computer programmers in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer programmers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,480 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer programmers in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer programmers is $129,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer programmers is $46,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer programmers in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,710 | 3.74% | 10.98% |
| 2016 | $78,650 | -0.29% | - |
| 2015 | $78,880 | 1.00% | - |
| 2014 | $78,090 | 3.32% | - |
| 2013 | $75,500 | 3.66% | - |
| 2012 | $72,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer programmers in 20 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer programmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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