As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Abingdon, VA is $78,354, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,507 weekly, or $6,530 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Abingdon, VA vary widely, spanning from $63,892 to $90,409. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,784) and 75th percentile ($84,664), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,409 per year. This $13,880 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Team Development or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abingdon C Programmer often earn 13.3% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $63,892 Abingdon, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $70,784 Abingdon, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,354 Abingdon, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $84,664 Abingdon, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $90,409 Abingdon, VA April 01, 2026
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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  1. This Job:

    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C Programmer in Abingdon, VA. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $70,784 to $84,664 with the average base salary of $78,354. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,074 to $92,107 with the average total cash compensation of $83,932.

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About Abingdon, Virginia    Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census....More

Abingdon, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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