Operating Systems Programmer I Salary in the United States

Operating Systems Programmer I Salary

How much does an Operating Systems Programmer I make in the United States? The average Operating Systems Programmer I salary in the United States is $63,107 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $54,358 and $74,996. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $54,358 10% $46,393 90% $85,821 75% $74,996 $63,107 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Operating Systems Programmer I

Operating Systems Programmer I reviews, analyzes, develops, installs, and modifies computer operating systems. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with operating systems. Being an Operating Systems Programmer I detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Operating Systems Programmer I typically reports to a project leader or manager. To be an Operating Systems Programmer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Primerica, Inc.
Primerica, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products to middle income households in the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments: Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. It underwrites individual term life insura... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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Operating Systems Programmer I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Operating Systems Programmer I: System Development Life Cycle, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software, Application lifecycle management (ALM) Software, System Testing ...More

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