Programmer Analyst I Salary in the United States

How much does a Programmer Analyst I make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programmer Analyst I in the United States is $71,651 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Programmer Analyst I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,336
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,392 to $76,721
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,514
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Programmer Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $76,721 $6,393 $1,475 $37
Average $71,651 $5,971 $1,378 $34
25th Percentile $67,392 $5,616 $1,296 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Programmer Analyst I Salaries

A Programmer Analyst 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 Programmer Analyst I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programmer Analyst 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): $72,538
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,728
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,896
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,856
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,024
Levels Salary
Programme... Level Programmer Analyst I$72,538
Applicati... Level Programmer Analyst I$94,728
Applicati... Level Programmer Analyst I$121,896
Applicati... Level Programmer Analyst I$142,856
Applicati... Level Programmer Analyst I$166,024
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$94,728 < 2 yrs
$121,896 2-4 yrs
$142,856 5-8 yrs
$166,024 > 8 yrs
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How Do Programmer Analyst I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Programmer Analyst Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,331.
  • California: $79,031.
  • Massachusetts: $77,977.

Top Paying Cities for Programmer Analyst 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: $90,373
  • San Francisco: $89,383
  • Oakland: $87,500

What Skills Can Increase a Programmer Analyst 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 a Programmer Analyst 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
 $78,099
9%
Products and Services
 $76,666
7%
Java
 $76,666
7%
Collaboration
 $75,950
6%
Leadership
 $75,950
6%
Agile
 $75,950
6%
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Programmer Analyst I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Programmer Analyst I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Programmer Analyst positions in Construction or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Programmer Analyst I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Programmer Analyst I

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$96,728$47.035%
Financial Services$93,146$45.030%
Biotechnology$89,563$43.025%
Pharmaceuticals$85,981$41.020%
Energy & Utilities$82,398$40.015%

Programmer Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programmer Analyst 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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$67,392
Average $71,651/year
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Average $5,971/month
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Average $1,378/week
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Average $34/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,721 $6,393 $1,475 $37
Average $71,651 $5,971 $1,378 $34
25th Percentile $67,392 $5,616 $1,296 $32

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Salary Trends for Programmer Analyst I

Salaries for a Programmer Analyst I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,848 in 2023 to around $77,170 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Programmer Analyst I salary trends, .

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