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Hourly Wage for Client/Server Programmer I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Client/Server Programmer I?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Client/Server Programmer I in the United States is $35, which translates to an annual salary of about $72,527.

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): $48 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33 to $42 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31 per hour
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Client/Server Programmer I Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $87,210 $7,268 $1,677 $42
Average $72,527 $6,044 $1,395 $35
25th Percentile $68,727 $5,727 $1,322 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Client/Server Programmer I Salaries

A Client/Server 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Client/Server Programmer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client/Server 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,243
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,965
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,253
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,910
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,348
Levels Salary
Entry Level Client/Server Programmer I$72,243
Intermediate Level Client/Server Programmer I$72,965
Senior Level Client/Server Programmer I$76,253
Specialist Level Client/Server Programmer I$76,910
Expert Level Client/Server Programmer I$77,348
$72,243 0 yr
$72,965 < 2 yrs
$76,253 2-4 yrs
$76,910 5-8 yrs
$77,348 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Client/Server 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: $91,478
  • San Francisco: $90,579
  • Oakland: $88,570

What Skills Can Increase a Client/Server Programmer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 2.76% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Java (Mentioned in 3.29% Job Postings): Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
  • SQL (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).
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Problem Solving 2.76%
Java 3.29%
SQL 2.27%
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 a Client/Server Programmer I's salary.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Development
 $90,659
25%
DevOps
 $89,933
24%
Networking
 $86,307
19%
AWS
 $84,857
17%
C#
 $84,131
16%
Analysis
 $82,681
14%
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How Education impacts a Client/Server Programmer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client/Server Programmer Is enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Client/Server Programmer I with a Associate's Degree is between $65,142 and $69,643).

Client/Server Programmer I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client/Server Programmer I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 8.4%
Associates 8.7%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 23.0%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Client/Server Programmer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client/Server 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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$68,727
Average $72,527/year
$87,210
$5,727
Average $6,044/month
$7,268
$1,322
Average $1,395/week
$1,677
$33
Average $35/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,210 $7,268 $1,677 $42
Average $72,527 $6,044 $1,395 $35
25th Percentile $68,727 $5,727 $1,322 $33

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Salary Trends for Client/Server Programmer I

Salaries for a Client/Server Programmer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,565 in 2023 to around $67,246 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client/Server Programmer I salary trends, .

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FAQ about Client/Server Programmer I

1. What are the responsibilities of Client/Server Programmer I?

Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization's client/server software applications. Designs, plans, enhances, and tests all distributed systems platforms. Conducts technical assessment, research, and testing of technologies as requested. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

2. What are the skills of Client/Server 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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Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

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Java: Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.

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SQL: Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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