Applications Systems Programmer I Salary in the United States

How much does an Applications Systems Programmer I make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Systems Programmer I in the United States is $71,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,114
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,341 to $76,961
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,736
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Applications Systems Programmer I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $76,961 $6,413 $1,480 $37
Average $71,301 $5,942 $1,371 $34
25th Percentile $67,341 $5,612 $1,295 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Systems Programmer I Salaries

An Applications Systems 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 Systems Programmer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Systems 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): $70,885
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,601
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,125
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,578
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,188
Levels Salary
Applicati... Level Applications Systems Programmer I$70,885
Applicati... Level Applications Systems Programmer I$92,601
Applicati... Level Applications Systems Programmer I$119,125
Applicati... Level Applications Systems Programmer I$139,578
Applicati... Level Applications Systems Programmer I$162,188
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$92,601 < 2 yrs
$119,125 2-4 yrs
$139,578 5-8 yrs
$162,188 > 8 yrs
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How Do Applications Systems Programmer 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 Applications Systems Programmer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,944.
  • California: $78,645.
  • Massachusetts: $77,597.

Top Paying Cities for Applications Systems 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: $89,932
  • San Francisco: $89,047
  • Oakland: $87,072

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Systems 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 Systems 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
 $77,718
9%
Products and Services
 $76,292
7%
Java
 $76,292
7%
Collaboration
 $75,579
6%
Leadership
 $75,579
6%
Agile
 $75,579
6%
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Applications Systems Programmer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications Systems 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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$67,341
Average $71,301/year
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$5,612
Average $5,942/month
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$1,295
Average $1,371/week
$1,480
$32
Average $34/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,961 $6,413 $1,480 $37
Average $71,301 $5,942 $1,371 $34
25th Percentile $67,341 $5,612 $1,295 $32

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Salary Trends for Applications Systems Programmer I

Salaries for an Applications Systems Programmer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,072 in 2023 to around $75,409 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applications Systems Programmer I salary trends, .

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