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

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Client/Server Programmer V in the United States is $70, which translates to an annual salary of about $145,381.

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): $78 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62 to $74 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55 per hour
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Client/Server Programmer V Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
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Wage
75th Percentile $154,749 $12,896 $2,976 $74
Average $145,381 $12,115 $2,796 $70
25th Percentile $129,267 $10,772 $2,486 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Client/Server Programmer V Salaries

A Client/Server Programmer V'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 V Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client/Server Programmer V'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): $138,887
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $140,090
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,571
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,976
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,661
Levels Salary
Entry Level Client/Server Programmer V$138,887
Intermediate Level Client/Server Programmer V$140,090
Senior Level Client/Server Programmer V$140,571
Specialist Level Client/Server Programmer V$142,976
Expert Level Client/Server Programmer V$145,661
$138,887 0 yr
$140,090 < 2 yrs
$140,571 2-4 yrs
$142,976 5-8 yrs
$145,661 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Client/Server Programmer Vs

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: $183,369
  • San Francisco: $181,566
  • Oakland: $177,539

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.99% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Cybersecurity (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The field is becoming more important due to increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of "smart" devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the "Internet of things". Due to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.
  • Data Integration (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Data integration involves combining data residing in different sources and providing users with a unified view of them. This process becomes significant in a variety of situations, which include both commercial (such as when two similar companies need to merge their databases) and scientific (combining research results from different bioinformatics repositories, for example) domains. Data integration appears with increasing frequency as the volume (that is, big data) and the need to share existing data explodes. It has become the focus of extensive theoretical work, and numerous open problems remain unsolved. Data integration encourages collaboration between internal as well as external users.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.99%
Cybersecurity 2.32%
Data Integration 2.32%
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 V's salary.
  • Kaizen: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Data Migration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Kaizen
$188,995
30%
Data Migration
$167,188
15%
Alignment
$164,281
13%
Program Management
$164,281
13%
Risk Management
$158,465
9%
Cybersecurity
$158,465
9%
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How Education impacts a Client/Server Programmer V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client/Server Programmer Vs enter the field with a Bachelor'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 V with a Bachelor's Degree is between $125,866 and $132,130).

Client/Server Programmer V Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client/Server Programmer V
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 8.7%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 48.7%
Masters 33.9%
Doctorate 3.2%
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Client/Server Programmer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client/Server Programmer V'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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Salary Trends for Client/Server Programmer V

Salaries for a Client/Server Programmer V can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $146,870 in 2023 to around $138,203 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client/Server Programmer V salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Client/Server Programmer V Over Time

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2023
$146,870
2024
$143,710
2025
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2024 $143,710
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FAQ about Client/Server Programmer V

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

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. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

2. What are the skills of Client/Server Programmer V

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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Cybersecurity: Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The field is becoming more important due to increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of "smart" devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the "Internet of things". Due to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.

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Data Integration: Data integration involves combining data residing in different sources and providing users with a unified view of them. This process becomes significant in a variety of situations, which include both commercial (such as when two similar companies need to merge their databases) and scientific (combining research results from different bioinformatics repositories, for example) domains. Data integration appears with increasing frequency as the volume (that is, big data) and the need to share existing data explodes. It has become the focus of extensive theoretical work, and numerous open problems remain unsolved. Data integration encourages collaboration between internal as well as external users.

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