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Hourly Wage for Applications Programmer I Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Applications Programmer I?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Applications Programmer I in the United States is $35, which translates to an annual salary of about $72,919.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33 to $38 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31 per hour
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Applications Programmer I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $78,656 $6,555 $1,513 $38
Average $72,919 $6,077 $1,402 $35
25th Percentile $68,915 $5,743 $1,325 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Programmer I Salaries

An Applications Programmer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Programmer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Applications Programmer I (0-2 years): $72,919
  • Applications Programmer II (2-4 years): $95,259
  • Applications Programmer III (4-7 years): $122,544
  • Applications Programmer IV (7+ years): $143,584
  • Applications Programmer V (7-10 years): $166,843
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Applications Programmer I0-2 years$72,919
Applications Programmer II2-4 years$95,259
Applications Programmer III4-7 years$122,544
Applications Programmer IV7+ years$143,584
Applications Programmer V7-10 years$166,843
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Top Paying Cities for Applications Programmer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $91,973
  • San Francisco: $91,069
  • Oakland: $89,049

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Programmer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Application Development (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Application development may refer to: Mobile application development ("app development") or the process of developing desktop application software. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. These applications can be pre-installed on phones during manufacturing platforms, or delivered as web applications using server-side or client-side processing (e.g., JavaScript) to provide an "application-like" experience within a Web browser.
  • CSS (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Cascading Style Sheets is a style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in a markup language such as HTML or XML. CSS is a cornerstone technology of the World Wide Web, alongside HTML and JavaScript.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.43%
Application Development 2.53%
CSS 1.7%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Applications Programmer I's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Java: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $79,482
9%
Products and Services
 $78,023
7%
Java
 $78,023
7%
Collaboration
 $77,294
6%
Leadership
 $77,294
6%
Agile
 $77,294
6%
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Applications Programmer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications Programmer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$68,915
Average $72,919/year
$78,656
$5,743
Average $6,077/month
$6,555
$1,325
Average $1,402/week
$1,513
$33
Average $35/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,656 $6,555 $1,513 $38
Average $72,919 $6,077 $1,402 $35
25th Percentile $68,915 $5,743 $1,325 $33

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FAQ about Applications Programmer I

1. What are the responsibilities of Applications Programmer I?

Performs coding, debugging, testing, configuration, and analysis to develop or modify application programs. Conducts detailed analysis of functional and technical requirements needed to create specifications. Utilizes programming, scripting, or database language to produce efficient code. Performs unit testing of applications. Produces application documentation, including process and data flow diagrams. Provides support for implementing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining applications. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Applications Programmer I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Application Development: Application development may refer to: Mobile application development ("app development") or the process of developing desktop application software. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. These applications can be pre-installed on phones during manufacturing platforms, or delivered as web applications using server-side or client-side processing (e.g., JavaScript) to provide an "application-like" experience within a Web browser.

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CSS: Cascading Style Sheets is a style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in a markup language such as HTML or XML. CSS is a cornerstone technology of the World Wide Web, alongside HTML and JavaScript.

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