The salary statistics and trend of computer programmers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer programmers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,010 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer programmers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll 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 $126,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer programmers is $44,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer programmers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,470 | -0.34% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | $78,740 | -1.14% | - |
| 2015 | $79,640 | 4.68% | - |
| 2014 | $75,910 | 2.75% | - |
| 2013 | $73,820 | 2.25% | - |
| 2012 | $72,160 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer programmers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer programmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.