The salary statistics and trend of computer programmers in the industry of computer systems design and related 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 | $43,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $107,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $133,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer programmers in the industry of computer systems design 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 $133,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer programmers is $43,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer programmers in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,240 | 2.72% | 9.21% |
| 2016 | $79,030 | 1.04% | - |
| 2015 | $78,210 | 2.52% | - |
| 2014 | $76,240 | 1.80% | - |
| 2013 | $74,870 | 1.48% | - |
| 2012 | $73,760 | - | - |
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.