Coder I Salary in the United States

How much does a Coder I make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coder I in the United States is $72,077 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,031
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,091 to $77,811
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,462
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Coder I Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,811 $6,484 $1,496 $37
Average $72,077 $6,006 $1,386 $35
25th Percentile $68,091 $5,674 $1,309 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Coder I Salaries

A Coder 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 Coder I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Coder 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): $71,656
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,576
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,413
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,119
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,005
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Coder I Level Coder I$71,656
Applicati... Level Coder I$93,576
Applicati... Level Coder I$120,413
Applicati... Level Coder I$141,119
Applicati... Level Coder I$164,005
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$93,576 < 2 yrs
$120,413 2-4 yrs
$141,119 5-8 yrs
$164,005 > 8 yrs
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How Do Coder 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 Coder Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,804.
  • California: $79,501.
  • Massachusetts: $78,442.

Top Paying Cities for Coder 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: $90,911
  • San Francisco: $89,915
  • Oakland: $88,021

What Skills Can Increase a Coder 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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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 Coder 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
 $78,564
9%
Products and Services
 $77,122
7%
Java
 $77,122
7%
Collaboration
 $76,402
6%
Leadership
 $76,402
6%
Agile
 $76,402
6%
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Coder I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Coder 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, Coder positions in Construction or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Coder I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Coder I

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$97,304$47.035%
Financial Services$93,700$45.030%
Biotechnology$90,096$43.025%
Pharmaceuticals$86,493$42.020%
Energy & Utilities$82,889$40.015%

Coder I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Coder 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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Average $72,077/year
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Average $6,006/month
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $77,811 $6,484 $1,496 $37
Average $72,077 $6,006 $1,386 $35
25th Percentile $68,091 $5,674 $1,309 $33

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Salary Trends for Coder I

Salaries for a Coder I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,901 in 2023 to around $76,231 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Coder I salary trends, .

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